Mumbai Auto Driver’s ₹8 Lakh Business Without a Degree or App | Fusion - WeRIndia

Amid rising concerns over youth unemployment and job creation, a remarkable story from Mumbai highlights that genuine innovation doesn’t always need technology, investment, or formal education.

All it takes is sharp thinking, quick action, and the ability to spot the right opportunity.

This now-viral story was shared by a man on LinkedIn after his recent visit to the U.S. Consulate in Mumbai for a visa appointment.

Upon arrival, he discovered that bags were not allowed inside the consulate, and there were no locker facilities available nearby. Confused and stranded, he didn’t know what to do.

Just then, an auto-rickshaw driver parked near the consulate approached him and offered to hold his bag safely, for a fee of ₹1,000. Initially surprised by the cost, the man soon realised the genius behind the offer.

This wasn’t a one-time hustle. The auto driver had turned this simple idea into a full-fledged business.

Stationed daily outside the consulate, he helps around 20 to 30 visitors facing the same bag restriction. This brings him a daily income of ₹20,000 to ₹30,000, translating to as much as ₹8 lakh per month.

Since storing so many bags in a single auto is impossible, the driver partnered with a local policeman who owns a small storage facility.

The auto serves as a pickup point, while the bags are safely stored in the nearby space. It’s a seamless, low-cost system built on trust and collaboration.

There’s no mobile app, no flashy branding, and no tech startup, just pure street-smart entrepreneurship.

Social media users praised his ability to create a sustainable income with zero formal business training.

This story powerfully reminds us that innovation isn’t always driven by coding skills or financial investment.

Often, it begins with recognising a real-life problem and solving it through practical, clever, and resourceful thinking.

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Image Published on December 13, 2020

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