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Bengaluru Autorickshaw Driver Bursts Into Tears Revealing He Earns Mere Rs 40 Daily
Bengaluru Autorickshaw Driver Bursts Into Tears Revealing He Earns Mere Rs 40 Daily
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Earning a decent wage is a constant challenge for many Indian autorickshaw drivers, who spend their entire day driving the vehicle to make a living.
2023-06-28T18:48+0530
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Earning a decent wage is a constant challenge for many Indian autorickshaw drivers, who spend their entire day driving their vehicles to make a living. An autorickshaw driver hailing from Karnataka state's Bengaluru city is drawing public attention on the internet after sharing his heart-wrenching story of poverty. In a recent video that has gone viral, the man was seen breaking down as he revealed that he'd worked tirelessly from 8 in the morning until 1 pm, and could only earn a meager 40 INR (half a dollar).Despite improvements in transportation facilities in India that have made traveling from one place to another quicker and cheaper, autorickshaw drivers continue to face challenges in making a decent living due to low incomes and limited earning prospects.This has sparked a debate on Twitter, with some users showing support for the autorickshaw driver, and others accusing them of demanding excessive fares that put a strain on commuters' finances.
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Bengaluru Autorickshaw Driver Bursts Into Tears Revealing He Earns Mere Rs 40 Daily
Many autorickshaw drivers have faced the harsh reality of the struggle, as an increasing number of commuters are opting for cheaper public transport or free services.
Earning a decent wage is a constant challenge for many Indian autorickshaw drivers, who spend their entire day driving their vehicles to make a living.
An autorickshaw driver hailing from Karnataka state's Bengaluru city is drawing public attention on the internet after sharing his heart-wrenching story of poverty.
In a recent video that has gone viral, the man was seen breaking down as he revealed that he'd worked tirelessly from 8 in the morning until 1 pm, and could only earn a meager 40 INR (half a dollar).
Despite improvements in transportation facilities in India that have made traveling from one place to another quicker and cheaper, autorickshaw drivers continue to face challenges in making a decent living due to low incomes and limited earning prospects.
This has sparked a debate on Twitter, with some users showing support for the autorickshaw driver, and others accusing them of demanding excessive fares that put a strain on commuters' finances.
