How a Mumbai auto driver earns Rs 5–8 lakh monthly without even driving his auto
A Mumbai auto-rickshaw driver has made headlines for running a wildly successful business just outside the US Consulate - not by ferrying passengers, but by offering a simple bag-holding service to visa applicants.With no tech, no startup funding, and no formal business plan, this particular auto driver has turned a daily pain point into a Rs 5–8 lakh per month operation.advertisementRahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart, shared the auto driver's story on LinkedIn after visiting the US Consulate for his visa appointment.
'I was outside the US Consulate this week for my visa appointment, when security told me I couldn't carry my bag inside. No lockers. No suggestions. Just: Figure it out,' Rupani said in his post.As is standard at the consulate, visitors are not allowed to carry bags inside, and there are no lockers or official alternatives available.Confused, Rupani stood on the sidewalk, and was soon after, approached by the auto driver, who offered to safely keep his bag for Rs 1,000.'I hesitated. Then gave in. And that's when I discovered this guy's brilliant business,' Rupani said.In his post, Rupani also described his understanding of the auto driver's business module. So, the auto driver basically found a high-demand, low-supply niche and built a business around it. On a typical day, he handles bags for 20 - 30 customers, all paying Rs 1,000 each. That translates into a monthly income of Rs 5–8 lakh, and he doesn't even drive the auto.advertisement'But it gets better: Since he can't legally keep 30 bags in his auto, he's partnered with a local police officer who owns a small locker space nearby. Bags go there. Legal. Secure. Zero hassle. The auto just acts as the conversion funnel. And while most people are sweating over US visa interviews, this guy is running a zero-mile, hyper-profitable, bootstrapped operation. No MBA. No startup jargon. Just pure hustle and street-smart product-market fit,' Rupani added.Read the post here:
This Mumbai auto driver's story has been described as a perfect example of real-world hustle and innovation - entrepreneurship in its rawest, most effective form.Must Watch
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