Rapido Rider's 4-Day Earnings Shock Bengaluru: Is Gig Work the New Gold?

• A Bengaluru resident shared his 4-day earnings as a Rapido bike driver, working part-time, mostly at night.
• He earned ₹2,220 in 17 hours over four days, with a net income of ₹1,820 after ₹400 petrol expenses.
• The rider chose night shifts (after 10 PM) due to less traffic and a 20% additional charge offered by Rapido.
• Rapido reportedly took no commission during this period, possibly due to a gig worker strike.
• While good for emergencies or side income, the rider concluded it's not suitable as a full-time job.

Why It Matters: Gig work like Rapido offers significant side income, but its viability as a full-time job is debated.