Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Bengaluru Cab Driver Shares Reality Of Gig Work In India: 'Is This Even Living?'
A cab driver in Bengaluru shared his story on social media about how tough it is to work as a gig worker.
He said he had been unemployed for a long time and tried starting a business, but it failed and left him in debt.
Now, he drives a cab to make money, but after paying for the car rent, fuel, and food, he is left with very little.
He works very long hours and feels exhausted.
Many people on the internet felt sorry for him and said they understood how hard his job is.
Some people even started giving tips to drivers and delivery workers to help them out.
A Bengaluru cab driver shared his struggles with gig work on social media, highlighting long hours and low pay.
The driver worked 16 hours a day, earning Rs 4,000, with most of it going to car rent, fuel, and food.
He mentioned the mental and physical strain of constant monitoring and decision-making while driving.
The post went viral, with many social media users expressing empathy and respect for gig workers.
Some users started giving tips to drivers and delivery workers as a small gesture of support.
- Who
- A Bengaluru cab driver
- What
- Shared the reality of gig work in India through a viral social media post
- When
- Recently, with the post going viral
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To highlight the challenges and hardships faced by gig workers in India
- Driver's Daily Earnings
- Rs 4,000
- Car Rent
- Rs 1,500 per day
- CNG Expenses
- Rs 1,200
- Food/Water Expenses
- Rs 200
- Remaining Amount
- Rs 1,000 daily
- Working Hours
- 14-16 hours per day
- Unemployment Duration
- 1.5 years
- Business Venture Outcome
- Failed, leading to debts