PhonePe Manager Drives Rapido at Night: Bengaluru's Gig Economy Blurs Lines

• An X user, Abhinav, shared a viral anecdote about his Rapido driver being a PhonePe sales manager who owns a flat in Bengaluru.
• The driver works a full-time corporate job by day and drives Rapido at night, sparking debate on gig work and urban life.
• The post ignited discussions about whether professionals taking up gig work impact full-time drivers' livelihoods.
• Some users argued it's romanticized, potentially undermining those who rely solely on gig earnings.
• Others suggested gig work helps combat isolation and burnout for corporate professionals, offering a different rhythm of life.