Overview

• Akash Anandani wrote on X that an autorickshaw driver told him he owns two houses worth ₹4–5 crore, earns ₹2–3 lakh a month from rent, and is a founder or investor in an AI startup.
• He said the conversation began after noticing the driver’s Apple Watch and AirPods, adding that the driver now only takes rides on weekends.
• Social media responses ranged from admiration to disbelief and heavy sarcasm, with some users accusing the poster of making the story up.
• Commenters offered a local explanation by pointing to Bengaluru’s real-estate dynamics, citing older drivers in areas like Whitefield who bought land cheaply and later benefited from appreciation.
• Hindustan Times, Mint, Times Now, and News18 reported the viral post with disclaimers, noting they could not independently verify the claims and, in Mint’s case, using an AI-generated or representational image.