Gurgaon man quits Rs 25,000 supervisor job, reveals how much he earns driving auto

A ride with an auto driver led Zypp India CEO Akash Gupta to discuss the driver's income and work journey. The exchange drew attention online to gig work, earnings flexibility and his effort to educate three children.Gurgaon man quits Rs 25,000 supervisor job, reveals how much he earns driving auto (Photos: @kaashseakash/instagram)A routine auto ride turned into an eye-opening conversation for Zypp India CEO Akash Gupta when he asked his driver about his daily earnings and learned how much he was making through gig work.Gupta, the founder and CEO of Zypp India, shared the interaction on his official Instagram account, where he spoke to the auto driver about his work, income and journey.In the video, Gupta was heard asking the driver how much he earned in a day. The driver replied that he usually made around Rs 500 to 2,000 daily, which added up to roughly Rs 50,000-60,000 a month depending on his work.The conversation then revealed that driving an auto was not always his career choice. The driver told Gupta that he had previously worked as a supervisor at a company in Gurgaon, where he earned around Rs 25,000 per month, significantly less than what he was now making through his auto. Gupta shared that the driver worked for about eight hours a day and was able to save a substantial portion of his income after managing his expenses. He also highlighted that despite not getting the opportunity to study further himself, the driver was ensuring that his three children received an education.Sharing the story, Gupta described it as an example of the opportunities emerging through the gig economy and said such experiences showed the changing nature of work in India. Watch the video here:The video sparked discussions online, with several users pointing out how the driver’s earnings and flexibility reflected the potential of independent work.Some users said his financial situation appeared better than many salaried professionals, while others praised his determination to support his children’s education despite his own limited opportunities.A few also highlighted the importance of skills, hard work and adaptability in building a livelihood.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Jul 18, 2026 14:42 IST