Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Indian Man Shares 12-Hour Uber Earnings in Australia
A man named Tushar Bareja, who lives in Australia, decided to drive for Uber for 12 hours to show people what it's really like.
He started very early in the morning and drove around the city to find passengers.
He earned about $330, which is around Rs 20,000, but he had to stop after 10 hours because he was too tired.
Many people watched his video online and talked about how much Uber drivers earn in different places.
Some people said that after paying for rent and other expenses, the earnings might not be as much as it seems.
Others joked about wanting to move to Australia to drive for Uber because they earn more there than in places like Bangalore, India.
Tushar Bareja, an Indian content creator in Melbourne, completed a 10-hour UberX driving challenge, earning $330 (Rs 20,000).
He started at 4 am and drove towards the city for better ride opportunities, noting that high-paying fares were scarce.
Bareja had to stop early due to exhaustion and the need for rest, highlighting the physical toll of the job.
The video went viral with over 5.2 million views, sparking discussions about Uber earnings in different countries.
Viewers compared his earnings to those in India, noting that after expenses, the income might not be significantly higher.
- Who
- Tushar Bareja, an Indian content creator living in Melbourne, Australia
- What
- A 12-hour UberX driving challenge to showcase the reality of driving for Uber
- When
- The challenge took place over a single day, starting at 4 am
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To provide an unfiltered look at the earnings and struggles of driving for Uber
- Name
- Tushar Bareja
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Challenge Duration
- 12 hours (completed 10 hours)
- Earnings
- $330 (approximately Rs 20,000)
- Video Views
- Over 5.2 million
- Previous Jobs
- Uber Eats, Domino's, Fuel Station