Bengaluru woman auto driver says roads gave her the freedom she was looking for
An Amazon employee in Bengaluru shared her conversation with a woman auto driver during a routine ride. The driver's remarks on flexible work and freedom drew widespread praise online.
A Bengaluru woman auto driver is winning hearts online after her candid explanation about why she chose the profession resonated deeply with social media users. Her words about freedom, independence, and dignity of work have now struck a chord with millions online.
The viral moment was shared on Instagram by Shreyashi Sinha, an Amazon employee based in Bengaluru. In the video, the woman driver can be seen navigating the city streets while casually speaking about her life and work.
According to Sinha, the interaction began when the auto driver arrived to pick her up but faced some issues with her phone and asked for help with directions. What started as an ordinary ride soon turned into a memorable conversation.
During the journey, Sinha asked the driver what inspired her to start driving an auto rickshaw. The woman’s answer immediately stayed with her.
“Bartan majne se toh accha hai auto chalana, kyuki mujhe ghumna bhi pasand hai aur yahan time ka bhi koi restriction nahi hai jitna marzi, jab marzi auto chala sakti hu aur kahin bhi ja sakti hu, (Driving an auto is better than washing utensils because I love travelling too, and here there are no restrictions on time. I can drive as much as I want, whenever I want, and go wherever I wish),” the driver said.
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Sharing the video, Sinha wrote that she genuinely admired women who choose work that gives them “independence and freedom”.
The clip has since crossed more than 3 million views, with the comments section flooded with praise for the driver’s outlook on life. Many users described her as inspiring, while others pointed out how her statement reflected the importance of dignity in labour and financial independence.
Several people also said the woman’s confidence and clarity about her choices made the interaction especially powerful, turning a simple auto ride into a conversation that stayed with viewers long after the video ended.
A Bengaluru woman auto driver is winning hearts online after her candid explanation about why she chose the profession resonated deeply with social media users. Her words about freedom, independence, and dignity of work have now struck a chord with millions online.
The viral moment was shared on Instagram by Shreyashi Sinha, an Amazon employee based in Bengaluru. In the video, the woman driver can be seen navigating the city streets while casually speaking about her life and work.
According to Sinha, the interaction began when the auto driver arrived to pick her up but faced some issues with her phone and asked for help with directions. What started as an ordinary ride soon turned into a memorable conversation.
During the journey, Sinha asked the driver what inspired her to start driving an auto rickshaw. The woman’s answer immediately stayed with her.
“Bartan majne se toh accha hai auto chalana, kyuki mujhe ghumna bhi pasand hai aur yahan time ka bhi koi restriction nahi hai jitna marzi, jab marzi auto chala sakti hu aur kahin bhi ja sakti hu, (Driving an auto is better than washing utensils because I love travelling too, and here there are no restrictions on time. I can drive as much as I want, whenever I want, and go wherever I wish),” the driver said.
Watch the video here:
Sharing the video, Sinha wrote that she genuinely admired women who choose work that gives them “independence and freedom”.
The clip has since crossed more than 3 million views, with the comments section flooded with praise for the driver’s outlook on life. Many users described her as inspiring, while others pointed out how her statement reflected the importance of dignity in labour and financial independence.
Several people also said the woman’s confidence and clarity about her choices made the interaction especially powerful, turning a simple auto ride into a conversation that stayed with viewers long after the video ended.
