Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Oracle Engineer Moonlights as Rapido Rider to Fight Loneliness
A software engineer working at Oracle has been moonlighting as a Rapido bike taxi rider on weekends.
His motivation is to fight feelings of loneliness.
This was revealed when a passenger noticed his expensive bike, a TVS Ronin, and questioned why he was working for a ride-hailing service.
The situation has sparked a discussion about the work-induced isolation that many people face in the fast-paced world.
A software engineer moonlights as a Rapido rider on weekends.
The engineer works at Oracle.
The engineer's motivation is to combat loneliness.
The incident came to light when a passenger took a ride.
The passenger was surprised due to the premium bike.
- Who
- A software development engineer at Oracle.
- What
- Moonlights as a Rapido bike taxi rider.
- When
- Weekends.
- Where
- Undisclosed location.
- Why
- To combat loneliness, not for financial gain.
Loneliness
The world's perspective
Addressing loneliness
Loneliness
People feel lonely in the fast paced world.
The world's perspective
There may be many thoughts of the reasons behind choosing to work in such a way.
- Profession
- Software Development Engineer
- Company
- Oracle
- Activity
- Rapido Rider (moonlighting)
- Purpose
- To overcome loneliness
- Vehicle
- TVS Ronin (premium bike)
- Cost of Bike
- Nearly Rs 2 lakh