Ex-Googler found working as Uber driver in Bengaluru – Here’s why

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In recent news, a Bengaluru resident stumbled upon a surprising discovery during his Uber Moto ride. Raghav Dua, the passenger, was astonished to find out that his driver was a former employee at Google. Taking to the social media platform X, Dua recounted the unexpected encounter with the tech professional turned Uber driver.

Upon booking the bike-taxi service on Uber Moto, Dua was greeted by the ex-Google employee, who had relocated to Bengaluru just three weeks prior. Opting to work as an Uber driver, the former Googler expressed a desire to explore the city.

My Uber Moto driver is ex-google, moved to Bangalore 20 days ago from Hyderabad. He is just doing this to explore the city it seems. pic.twitter.com/C2zA71fMdJ

— Raghav Dua (@GmRaghav) October 22, 2023

The comments section on X was filled with a mix of reactions, with several users highlighting the increasingly common trend of well-qualified individuals taking up jobs in the ride-sharing industry. One user aptly described it as a “Peak Bengaluru” moment, emphasizing the city’s dynamic and diverse workforce, even among taxi drivers.

Some users lauded the driver’s initiative, citing it as a productive way to explore a city. One user shared their similar experience, meeting a former bank manager who had embarked on a journey to document various facets of Delhi by riding Rapido.

Expressing fascination with the incident, another user hoped that Dua had engaging conversations during the ride. Confirming the prevalence of such encounters, the user stated their own personal experience.

Adding a touch of humor, a fourth user quipped, “In Bengaluru, if you throw a stone in the air, it will either hit a bird or a software engineer,” capturing the essence of the city’s tech-savvy environment.

Instances of tech professionals taking up unconventional roles have become increasingly common, furthering the narrative of intriguing encounters between passengers and individuals from the tech industry. A similar incident was reported in August of this year, where an engineer in Bengaluru was surprised to find their Rapido ride arriving on a Royal Enfield motorcycle, as reported by moneycontrol.