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Uber Driver in Canada Turns Rides Into ‘Mini Coachella on Wheels’ as Instagram Buzz Grows

Anirudh Nayak, a Gujarat-born automotive engineer, moonlights on weekends with disco-style Uber trips that have built a 158,000-strong Instagram audience.

Overview

  • Videos on @disco_rides show passengers dancing under colorful lights with glow sticks or LED wands during themed trips such as Date Night, Weekend Vibes, and Dance Party.
  • The account has drawn multiple viral clips, including one surpassing 27 million views that featured riders wearing sparkly goggles.
  • Commenters praise the experience, with many promising five-star ratings and some saying they would pay extra or tip more.
  • Viewers have urged a broader playlist after frequent use of Jennifer Lopez’s On the Floor, with suggestions to include Indian tracks.
  • Nayak continues his full-time automotive engineering job while running the disco rides on weekends as a side gig.