Delhi man asked why his Rapido rider was rushing. His answer stayed with him
A Delhi man's Rapido ride turned into a candid conversation about the rider's double shift and family expenses. The viral post drew attention to the hidden strain behind many jobs.
A Delhi-NCR man's hurried commute turned into a deeply moving encounter after his Rapido rider revealed why every minute mattered.
The driver, who works a regular office job by day and rides for Rapido before and after work, shared the demanding routine he follows to support his family.
Sharing the story on X, user Shikhar recalled that he was running late for work and booked a Rapido bike instead of taking the metro. The rider arrived within two minutes, but Shikhar took a few extra minutes to find his room keys.
During that time, the rider called him three times, urging him to come down quickly.
Curious about the urgency, Shikhar asked, "Bhai itni jaldi kis baat ki thi? (Brother, why were you in such a hurry?)."
The rider smiled and replied, "Office ke liye late ho raha hoon bhaiya" (I'm getting late for my office job)."
Surprised, Shikhar asked why he was driving for Rapido if he already had a job. The rider explained that his office job pays him Rs 20,000 a month, but it isn't enough to support his family.
He told Shikhar that he has a wife and three children, one of whom has had a disability since birth. The child's medicines and treatment alone cost around Rs 10,000 every month.
To make ends meet, the rider said he drives Rapido from around 6 am to 9 am, works his office job from 10 am to 6.30 pm, and then gets back on his bike, ferrying passengers until 10 or 11 at night.
When asked how much he sleeps, the rider laughed and said, "Pichhle 8 mahino se 5 ghante se zyada nahi soya (I haven't slept for more than five hours a night in the last eight months)."
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Before ending the conversation, he quietly added, "Ab bhagwan ki yeh marzi hai toh yahi sahi (If this is God's will, then so be it)."
Reflecting on the encounter, Shikhar wrote that the conversation made him realise how privileged he was compared to people silently carrying unimaginable responsibilities with grace and kindness.
The post resonated deeply online. Many users praised the rider's determination and selflessness, while others said his story was a reminder that behind every delivery partner or bike taxi rider is a life often filled with unseen struggles and extraordinary resilience.