Why Are Many Professionals Turning to Cab-Driving? In metropolitan Indian cities, an unexpected trend is emerging: skilled professionals — even those in sectors like IT and Corporate Services — are increasingly taking up cab and bike-taxi driving as side-gigs or full-time work. What’s behind this shift? What are the implications for the future of work and the gig economy? And what should businesses, policymakers and workers themselves know about this change? The Data & Anecdotes: What’s Actually Happening Key findings & stories A notable story from Bengaluru reports that many software engineers and Corporate employees are working part-time as cab or bike-taxi drivers. The Vocal News+2The Economic Times+2 For instance: “A woman in Bengaluru recently shared … many cab drivers and ride-hailing Service partners are actually software professionals working part-time.” The Vocal News According to a recent piece: “Bengaluru residents turn to side gigs like driving bike taxis ...