Bengaluru techie becomes Rapido rider for extra cash, sparks buzz
A Bengaluru office-goer booked a Rapido ride to BTM, only to find his rider was a Tech Mahindra engineer taking his first ride on the platform. The engineer had signed up to earn extra cash after dropping a friend. The quirky encounter went viral online, reflecting Bengaluru's growing gig economy and how professionals creatively juggle work and side hustles.