A Bengaluru rickshaw driver has become the latest internet sensation after a photo of his creatively modified ‘premium car’ went viral on social media. What caught the attention of users was the printed notice inside the vehicle with optional equipment available at extra cost.
The image, shared on X by user Shagun Ohri, quickly gained attention online, with many users praising the driver’s unique approach to making the daily commute more comfortable and personalized.
A notice stuck behind the driver’s seat welcomes passengers to work in a “premium car”. Instead of just offering a basic ride, the driver seems to have introduced a menu-style list of paid facilities for passengers.
Check out the viral post here:
Fan, water and mobile charging offered
Passengers can use the ventilator for 30 minutes, according to a notice seen in the viral image ₹10. The driver also offers a 500 ml bottle of cold water included in the price ₹12.
Another device listed is a USB mobile charger compatible with multiple charging pins, which is also rechargeable.
The pricing table and presentation style have sparked curiosity online, with many social media users comparing it to other features offered in app-based cabin services.
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Reactions of users of social networks
The viral post sparked a wave of reactions online, ranging from amusement to appreciation.
A user wrote: “The fan option is nice. I’ve always wanted someone to be my fan, however short a period it might be.”
Another user commented, “It’s actually a great way to add extra income.”
A third wrote: “Blr car drivers get such a bad rap! Some of them are absolute cuties!!!”
“Does it run on the metro? Priceless. There’s Mastercard UPI for everything else,” commented a fourth.
“This guy is trying to go in the opposite direction of enshitification.
Meanwhile, almost all car drivers are counting on no other driver to be better off,” commented a fifth.
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Internet divided into “Premium Auto” concept.
Several users pointed out that passengers are already paying extra for amenities in app-based taxi services, such as air conditioning or premium rides. In this context, many have argued that offering optional equipment in an auto-rickshaw is both practical and commercial.
Others saw the viral post as an example of Bengaluru’s entrepreneurial culture, where even ordinary commuting experiences are being reinvented in creative ways.
The “premium car” has now become a topic of discussion across social media platforms, with users debating whether such paid add-on services could become more common in the future. While reactions remain mixed, the driver’s innovative attempt to create additional revenue streams has clearly struck a chord online.
