Mumbai Auto Driver Says He Earns ₹2,500 Daily, Viral Video Sparks Debate Online
Mumbai Auto Driver Says He Earns ₹2,500 Daily, Viral Video Sparks Debate Online
A video of a Mumbai auto driver claiming he earns around Rs.2,500 a day after expenses has gone viral, surprising viewers and triggering debate about income and job perception.
A video from Mumbai showing an auto-rickshaw driver discussing his daily earnings has sparked a lively conversation online after he revealed that he earns around ₹2,500 a day even after expenses.
The clip captures a casual conversation between the driver and a passenger discussing the high cost of living in Mumbai. During the conversation, the passenger remarks that the city is extremely expensive.
Responding to this, the auto driver says the city may be costly, but it also offers plenty of opportunities to earn.
“So meri abhi bhaiya se baat hori thi, mai bol raha tha ki Mumbai sehar bada mehnga hai. Toh wo kehte hai ki mehnga par yaha par paisa itna hai, barasata hai – bas pakadne wale ki dikkat hai.”
Driver’s Earnings Surprise Passenger
During the discussion, the driver reveals that his average daily income after expenses is about ₹2,500.
The passenger appears shocked by the figure and quickly calculates the monthly income.
“₹2,500 bhai! Mai nahi kamata tha B.Tech ke baad jab pehli naukri lagi thi.”
He then adds that the earnings could amount to roughly ₹75,000 a month, which surprised many viewers watching the video.
“₹75,000 nikal kar bhaiya kama rahe hai. Ghar baithe rehna hai ya Mumbai mein auto chalani hai? Mai toh kehra hu yahi ajao, auto chala lo badhiya hai… roz networking karoge. Tum ek cubical mein baithe ho… far better than that.”
Internet Reacts To Viral Clip
The video has gathered hundreds of thousands of views online and sparked a range of reactions from social media users.
Some viewers joked about switching careers after hearing the driver’s earnings.
“Bhaiyaa ke pass team member ki vacancy hai kya??”
Another user wrote humorously:
“Maa… autowaali banna hai mujhe!”
Others joked about combining driving with a corporate job.
“Ab hui na baat. Corporate job alag karunga aur auto alag chalaunga. Isko moonlighting consider karenge kya?”
A viewer also commented:
“IITian ki starting salary se bhi zyada hai yeh toh.”
Debate On Income And Job Perception
While many reacted humorously, some users pointed out that comparing incomes alone may not reflect the full picture.
One comment read:
“True, but it’s not just about the amount. An auto driver may earn more some months, but he’s on the streets all day heat, traffic, uncertainty, no fixed hours. A 20–30k salaried job usually comes with stability, routine, and a bit more comfort. Different lives, different trade-offs. Money alone doesn’t tell the full story.”
The video has sparked broader discussions online about job perception, income differences and the realities of different professions, highlighting how earnings in the informal sector can sometimes rival or exceed entry-level corporate salaries in major cities.
