Bengaluru Techie's 4-Day Rapido Experiment Reveals Gig Work Reality, Goes Viral

• A Bengaluru techie worked 4 nights as a Rapido rider to test gig work's financial viability as a side hustle.
• He chose night shifts (10 PM - 6 AM) for a 20% incentive and noted Rapido charged zero commission, boosting earnings.
• Over 17 hours across 4 days, he grossed Rs 2220, netting Rs 1820 after Rs 400 fuel costs, averaging Rs 100/hour.
• His Reddit post went viral, sparking debate on gig work's role for students, low-income earners, and its impact on Bengaluru's workforce.
• The experiment highlights gig work as a flexible option for extra income, despite challenges like long hours and physical strain.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru techie's Rapido experiment shows gig work offers flexible, albeit modest, extra income.