Infosys Employee Turns Bike Taxi Rider on Weekends to Boost Productivity and Beat the Blues

Bengaluru: In a city known for its tech hustle and infamous traffic, one Infosys employee has taken a surprising turn to make the most of his weekends—by moonlighting as a bike taxi rider. Not out of financial desperation, but in a bid to stay active and avoid the social media scroll trap.

The story gained attention after Bengaluru resident Chaarmika Nagalla shared her unusual ride experience on LinkedIn. On her way to work, she booked a bike taxi to beat the peak-hour gridlock. When the rider arrived, he greeted her with a corporate-style “Am I audible?”, instantly piquing her curiosity.

It turned out the rider was a full-time professional working in the contract management team at Infosys. He revealed that it was his first day taking on gig work as a bike taxi driver—purely to use his time more productively during free hours and weekends.

Chaarmika’s post quickly went viral, sparking conversations about Bangalore’s growing gig culture and how professionals are finding creative outlets beyond their 9-to-5 jobs.

Interestingly, her experience didn’t stop there. On her return trip, her Uber bike driver, riding a premium bike and wearing branded gear, turned out to be another full-time employee—this time from a B2B event management firm. His reason? He simply enjoyed engaging with people and preferred a meaningful interaction or two over a lonely ride home.

These anecdotes shed light on a rising trend in urban India—where professionals are exploring unconventional ways to beat burnout, connect with people, and bring more purpose to their daily routines.