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NDTV
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Viral Post Claims Mumbai Auto Driver Earns Rs 5-8 Lakh A Month Without Even Driving, Stuns Internet
A Mumbai auto-rickshaw driver's extraordinary business venture has gone viral on LinkedIn, leaving many in awe. By leveraging his strategic location outside the US Consulate, he's reportedly earning Rs 5-8 lakh per month, outpacing many high-earning professionals like IT directors and chartered accountants, all without driving his auto. Rahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart, highlighted the story of the autorickshaw driver who's built a thriving business without driving his vehicle. Notably, hundreds of visa applicants visit the US Consulate daily, only to find out that bags aren't allowed inside. With no official storage options nearby, they often face uncertainty and anxiety about where to leave their belongings. Seizing this opportunity, the autorickshaw driver started a paid bag storage service. He caters to around 20-30 customers daily, earning Rs 20,000-30,000, which translates to a monthly income comparable to that of high-level corporate professionals. In a post on LinkedIn, Mr Rupai explained the auto driver's business model: "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." While I stood clueless on the footpath, an auto driver waved at me: "Sir, bag de do. Safe rakhunga, mera roz ka hai. ₹1,000 charge hai." I hesitated. Then gave in. And that's when I discovered this guy's brilliant business." See the post here: To accommodate the volume of bags, the autorickshaw driver has partnered with a local police officer who owns a nearby locker facility. The officer provides secure storage space, allowing the driver to safely store the bags, as his autorickshaw isn't equipped to hold them all. "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," Mr Rupani wrote. He further called it "a masterclass in solving a hyper-specific pain point," admiring the driver's ability to build trust, ensure security, and charge a premium without relying on apps, funding, or formal business education. He praised the driver's resourcefulness, saying, "Real entrepreneurship doesn't always need a pitch deck. Sometimes it just needs a parking spot." NDTV is unable to confirm the authenticity of the post and the claims presented. While some users were impressed, others raised doubts and questions, seeking more information or clarification about the driver's business venture. One user wrote, "That's not his income alone. He has to share with multiple people, including the police. Otherwise, what stops other autowallahs from doing the same at a lower price? Also, I guess they don't know that there is s locker facility inside the consulate at a charge of 500."
India Today
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- India Today
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 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 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 is standard at the consulate, visitors are not allowed to carry bags inside, and there are no lockers or official alternatives 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 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 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 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 Watch
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
LinkedIn user claims Mumbai auto driver earns Rs 5-8 lakh a month using a simple trick: ‘Zero hassle'
Rahul Rupani, product leader at Lenskart, recently flagged the story of an autorickshaw driver in Mumbai who reportedly makes Rs 5 to 8 lakh per month and has also built a successful business, all without actually driving his vehicle. The business addresses an often-ignored but common problem: where can visa applicants keep their belongings when bags are strictly prohibited inside the US Consulate and no official storage facility is available nearby? 'Thousands visit the consulate every day,' Rupani wrote in his now-viral shared post on LinkedIn. '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.' While he stood confused on the sidewalk, an autorickshaw driver waved him over and said, 'Sir, bag de do. Safe rakhunga, mera roz ka hai. Rs 1,000 charge hai' (Sir, give me the bag. I'll keep it safe. I do this daily. Just Rs 1,000). Though it may seem expensive, Rupani pointed out that for someone at risk of missing a crucial visa interview, it's a small price to pay. The driver explained that he waits outside the consulate every day and offers bag storage services to 20–30 people. That means a daily income of Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000. Rupani also shared that the autorickshaw driver has created a reliable operational system, reportedly in collaboration with a local police officer who provides access to secure locker facilities. The autorickshaw itself functions as a 'point of contact' to build trust. Once that's established, the bags are safely moved to designated lockers. 'He has created a model built entirely on trust,' Rupani said. 'With no app, no office, and no MBA degree, he earns with just his street smartness and a deep understanding of people.' He said, 'This is entrepreneurship in its rawest and most powerful form.' See the post here: The post quickly gained traction, triggering a conversation, with one user commenting, 'Your post has busted his business, income, identity, reg. no…. besides celebrating a jugaad, IT evasion, and exposes an unholy nexus.' Another user wrote, 'Exactly experienced the same last week in Delhi US Embassy where they are using their best of mind to solve a Big problem out and charging hefty from the applicants. Still at the end of they come as saviours.'
India.com
19 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet auto driver from Mumbai who earns Rs 8 lakh monthly, without even driving his auto, he earns the money by....
While there is constant talk about creating jobs and improving youth employment across various sectors a heartwarming and eye-opening story from Mumbai has caught the internet's attention. It is about an auto-rickshaw driver who earns between Rs. 5 to Rs. 8 lakh per month. And the twist? He doesn't even drive his auto anymore. This story was shared by Rahul Rupani, a product leader at Lenskart, on his LinkedIn profile. His post has since gone viral for all the right reasons. Rahul described a personal experience during a visit to the US Consulate in Mumbai for a visa appointment. As he reached the consulate gates, he was told by security that no bags were allowed inside and there were no locker facilities provided. Stuck and unsure of what to do, Rahul stood helplessly on the footpath. That is when a nearby auto-rickshaw driver called out to him and said, 'Sir, give me your bag. I'll keep it safe. I do this every day. Charge is Rs. 1,000.' Initially in doubt, Rahul eventually agreed and handed over his bag. What followed next amazed him. The auto driver had turned a simple idea into a full-fledged business. Every day, he parked his auto just outside the U.S. Consulate where thousands of people come for visa appointments. Many of them carry bags and find themselves in the same situation: stuck with luggage and no option. This driver found a solution. He charges Rs. 1,000 per bag to keep it safe while people go in for their appointments. On average, he serves 20 to 30 customers daily. That means he's making Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000 every single day which amounts to a whopping Rs. 5 to Rs. 8 lakh a month! But storing so many bags in one auto isn't allowed. So what did he do? He tied up with a local policeman who owns a small locker facility nearby. The auto acts as the front desk—bags are handed over there and safely stored at the facility. No fancy app, no funding, no technology. Just a sharp mind, a practical solution, and the right spot. As Rahul put it: 'No MBA. No startup buzzwords. Just good old-fashioned hustle and street smarts.' This is a perfect example of how a simple idea, when executed smartly, can become a successful business—without needing a big investment or tech background.
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
This Mumbai Auto Driver Earns Rs 5-8 Lakh A Month Using This Simple Trick Outside US Consulate
An autorickshaw driver near the US Consulate in Mumbai earns Rs 5-8 lakh monthly by offering bag storage to visa applicants, highlighting grassroots entrepreneurship Outside the towering gates of the US Consulate in Mumbai, a story of grassroots entrepreneurship is quietly unfolding, one that is now grabbing national attention. It's not a startup pitch from a boardroom or a tech innovation from Silicon Valley, but a street-smart solution from an ordinary autorickshaw driver, now reportedly earning between Rs 5 to Rs 8 lakh every month, without even driving his auto. This unconventional business, shared by Lenskart's Product Leader Rahul Rupani in a viral LinkedIn post, centres around a seemingly simple problem: what do you do with your bags when you're barred from taking them inside the US Consulate? Thousands of visa applicants visit the consulate every day. One of the strictest rules in place is the prohibition on bags inside the premises. Add to that, the absence of any official locker facility nearby, and you've got a major logistical headache for applicants carrying documents, electronics, and personal items. That's where the unnamed autorickshaw driver steps in. '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," Rupani wrote in his post, adding that while he stood clueless on the footpath, an auto driver waved at him, saying, 'Sir, bag de do. Safe rakhunga, mera roz ka hai. Rs 1,000 charge hai (Sir, give me the bag. I'll keep it safe. I do this daily. Just Rs 1,000)." At first glance, it may seem like an expensive offer but for someone about to miss a crucial interview or risk losing a visa slot, it's a small price to pay. According to Rupani, this enterprising driver parks outside the consulate daily, offering his 'bag storage" service to 20–30 customers each day. That's anywhere from Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 daily, an income that rivals or exceeds that of senior professionals in the corporate world. But this is no random hustle. The driver, Rupani says, has even built an operational model in collaboration with a local police officer who provides access to secure locker facilities. The auto serves merely as the 'point of contact"; once trust is established, the bags are transported and safely stored at the designated lockers. He has created a model built entirely on trust, Rupani said. With an app or office or an MBA degree, he earns with just his street smartness and a deep understanding of people. 'This is entrepreneurship in its rawest and most powerful form," he added. While the authenticity of the post has not been officially verified by News18, it has sparked a flurry of online discussion about innovation, hustle culture, and the growing gig economy in the country. First Published: June 04, 2025, 19:00 IST
