Bengaluru cab driver’s daily earnings of Rs 3,000-4,000 amaze netizens

In recent years, ride-hailing services have proliferated in Indian cities, transforming the transport landscape. Amidst this boom, have you ever wondered how much taxi drivers earn? The reality might surprise you, as their monthly incomes often exceed those of a significant portion of India’s population.

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A Reddit user travelling by taxi in Bengaluru recently struck up a conversation with the driver and was amazed by what he learned about the driver’s daily earnings.

The driver casually mentioned that he earned around ₹3,000-4,000 per day, which left the Redditor in disbelief.

Reflecting on the conversation, the Reddit author shared, “I was shocked! If he makes 3k a day and works 25 days a month, that’s a total of 75k a month.”

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The driver also mentioned that he could supplement his income by driving for Ola, thus increasing his income despite petrol costs.

He proudly mentioned how this income allowed his children to continue their studies in a good school.

The Redditor also learned that the driver had been in this profession since 2019, following a previous job loss.

You won’t believe how much this taxi driver earns daily!
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In the comments, people gave their opinions on the income of taxi drivers in India.

One commenter said: “It’s quite reasonable and credible. I have a close friend’s brother who works as an OLA driver. He usually only focuses on airport or train station transfers. He works at somewhat irregular hours But it comfortably brings in around $80,000 after expenses (fuel, EMI, maintenance and insurance).”

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Another said, “In the early days of Ola Uber, taxi drivers earned over a lakh per month. Many of them earned a lot of money, bought farmland in their hometowns, and are now living a good life there. »

However, not everyone sees the earnings as substantial, with one speaker comparing them to entry-level salaries in corporate jobs and pointing out the physical toll of driving a taxi that often goes unnoticed.

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