LinkedIn user claims Mumbai auto driver earns Rs 5-8 lakh a month using a simple trick: ‘Zero hassle’

The driver explained that he waits outside the consulate every day and offers bag storage services to 20–30 people. That means a daily income of Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 easily (Image source: Rahul Rupani/LinkedIn) Rahul Rupani, product leader at Lenskart, recently flagged the story of an autorickshaw driver in Mumbai who reportedly makes Rs 5 to 8 lakh per month and has also built a successful business, all without actually driving his vehicle. The business addresses an often-ignored but common problem: where can visa applicants keep their belongings when bags are strictly prohibited inside the US Consulate and no official storage facility is available nearby? “Thousands visit the consulate every day,” Rupani wrote in his now-viral shared post on LinkedIn. “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.” While he stood confused on the sidewalk, an autorickshaw driver waved him over and said, “Sir, bag de do. Safe rakhunga, mera roz ka hai. Rs 1,000 charge hai” (Sir, give me the bag. I’ll keep it safe. I do this daily. Just Rs 1,000). Though it may seem expensive, Rupani pointed out
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