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Mumbai auto driver turns bag-keeping for visa applicants into ₹5–8 lakh monthly gig

Leveraging a local police partnership to secure bags, the service serves as a case study in informal gig economies confronting digital-age verification hurdles.

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A Bengaluru entrepreneur's post on a Mumbai auto driver has received mixed reactions on LinkedIn (representative image).
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Overview

  • The driver charges ₹1,000 per bag to store belongings for US visa applicants outside Mumbai’s US Consulate.
  • By serving 20–30 customers daily, he reportedly earns ₹20,000–30,000 each day, translating to ₹5–8 lakh a month.
  • He partners with a local police officer who provides access to a secure locker facility to legally house the stored bags.
  • The story was popularized by a LinkedIn post from Lenskart product leader Rahul Rupani, praising the driver’s street-smart entrepreneurship.
  • Independent verification of the earnings and operational details remains outstanding, fueling both widespread admiration and skepticism.