In India, auto drivers’ earnings vary according to the city in which they operate as well as whether they own or rent their vehicles. An auto driver might make up to Rs 1,000 a day on average in a city like Delhi. But there is an auto driver in Mumbai who is earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 8 lakh a month (Rs 16,667 to Rs 26,667 per day) without driving his auto. And that too without the help of any modern app or having any tech expertise. Are you surprised what this auto driver is up to? At a time when a professional degree holder finds it difficult to get a decent job, how is this auto driver filling his coffers? Read his fascinating tale:
What does this auto driver do?
An auto driver standing outside the US Consulate in Mumbai is earning up to 5-8 lakh rupees every month.
His interesting story was shared by Lenskart’s product leader Rahul Rupani on LinkedIn, which has now gone viral on social media.
Rupani wrote, “This auto driver makes Rs 5-8 lakhs/month. Without even driving his auto.
No app.
No funding.
No tech.
Just parked in the right place at the right time. Every single day.”
Describing further, he said, “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. Rs 1,000 charge hai.”
I hesitated. Then gave in.
And that’s when I discovered this guy’s brilliant business.
How does it work?
– Parks his auto right outside the consulate.
– Offers bag-keeping service at Rs 1,000 per customer.
– Gets 20-30 customers a day.
– That’s Rs 20K– Rs 30K per day, or Rs 5–8 lakhs a month!
Partnership with a local police officer
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
No MBA. No startup jargon. Just pure hustle and street-smart product-market fit.
As a product leader (and 2x founder), I’ve worked on large-scale systems and scaled ops. But this was a masterclass in:
– Solving a hyper-specific pain point
– Building trust without tech
– Creating a legal moat through the police-run locker
– Charging Rs 1,000 for instant peace of mind at the right time
It’s the kind of hustle you don’t read in business books but wish you’d thought of first.
Real entrepreneurship doesn’t always need a pitch deck. Sometimes it just needs a parking spot.
Anurag Dhole is a seasoned journalist and content writer with a passion for delivering timely, accurate, and engaging stories. With over 8 years of experience in digital media, she covers a wide range of topics—from breaking news and politics to business insights and cultural trends. Jane's writing style blends clarity with depth, aiming to inform and inspire readers in a fast-paced media landscape. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s likely reading investigative features or exploring local cafés for her next writing spot.
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- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
- ANURAG DHOLEhttps://indiatadkha.com/author/bitlancetechhubgmail-com/
