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Woman quits IT manager job, drives auto and earns Rs 60,000 a month: ‘Choosing peace over prestige’

June 06, 2026 6:23 pm

Startup founder Nezrin Midhlaj recalled meeting a woman auto driver who appeared confident, cheerful, and content with her life.

'It is better to drive an auto than wash utensils': Bengaluru woman auto driver’s take on work and freedom wins internet

May 27, 2026 5:27 pm

In a video posted on Instagram, Amazon employee Shreyashi Sinha captured a candid conversation with the driver during a routine ride that quickly turned memorable.

Woman discovers Bengaluru auto with TV, fan, and curtains, internet says ‘Grand Theft Auto literally’

May 08, 2026 3:09 pm

The rider shared the experience on Instagram, posting a video of the auto’s interiors and the many features that made the ride stand out.

Kolkata’s commute paralysed, fuel shortage wrings autorickshaw drivers dry

March 11, 2026 2:13 pm

The wait time for a simple ride has jumped to 15 minutes or more

autorickshaw driver's daughter travels with him

This autorickshaw driver's daughter always travels with him; the reason has moved thousands

February 12, 2026 6:49 pm

Ayushi’s mother is no more, and since her passing, the driver has been raising his daughter on his own.

‘Autorickshaw permits only for unemployed’: Pune RTO’s warning puts part-time drivers in a bind

February 02, 2026 6:12 pm

As per the rules, autorickshaw permit holders who secure jobs are required to voluntarily surrender the permit at the Pune RTO. Many people, however, obtain an autorickshaw permit and then take up other jobs to earn additional income.

Ludhiana woman hangs out of moving auto to escape robbers

Ludhiana woman foils robbery by hanging out of moving auto; viral video shows dramatic escape

September 11, 2025 12:33 pm

On Tuesday, September 9, near the Jalandhar bypass, 32-year-old Meena Kumar was headed to a bus stop in Phillaur when she hailed an autorickshaw.

'Meter Haaki': Bengaluru techies launch a new tool to check on overpaid auto rides

August 08, 2025 1:44 pm

The Meter Haaki tool is in line with the new fares for auto-rickshaws that came into effect from August 1 in Bengaluru.

Autorickshaw fares hiked in Bengaluru after 4 years; new rates effective from August 1

July 15, 2025 11:38 am

In recent months, city bus fares were raised by 15% in Bengaluru, while Namma Metro ticket prices saw a steep hike of up to 71%, making daily travel more expensive for commuters.

Auto union protests govt’s e-bike taxi policy, claim major stakeholders ‘not consulted’

May 21, 2025 8:45 pm

'Most drivers had taken heavy loans and were not provided any financial support by the government. This policy is like a direct threat to our livelihoods,' an autorickshaw driver who participated in the protest said