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BBA Student's Rapido Hustle: Rs 16K Earned!
20 Aug
Summary
- Student earned up to Rs 1,200 daily, excluding fuel costs.
- He supplemented income with food deliveries during slow periods.
- The experience offered insights into platform pressures and costs.
A second-year BBA student from Bengaluru recently concluded a three-month stint as a Rapido captain, undertaken during his college vacation to gain a ground-level understanding of the gig economy. He reported earning as much as Rs 1,200 on a good day, excluding fuel and other operational costs. To maximize earnings during slower periods for ride bookings, he also engaged in food delivery services.
His monthly earnings demonstrated a significant increase, reaching Rs 16,660 in June. The student's experience extended beyond income, offering him valuable insights into the challenges faced by gig workers, such as managing fuel expenses, unpredictable waiting times at pickup locations, and the constant pressure from platform algorithms. This direct exposure provided a stark contrast to theoretical knowledge gained in his academic studies. The student shared his journey online, detailing his work hours from 8 am to 4:30 pm and his focus on busy areas like Majestic and railway stations. His earnings report showed Rs 5,650 in May, soaring to Rs 16,660 in June, and Rs 14,222 in July. Social media users widely applauded his detailed and candid account of the gig work experience.
