# Professionals turn to cab driving after career setbacks and for new experiences 2026-08-07T08:46:17+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Two LinkedIn posts reported by Hindustan Times describe people with corporate or entrepreneurial backgrounds driving cabs in Mumbai and Bengaluru. In Mumbai, founder Ashiish Jain met an engineering graduate taking his first Uber trip on a BMW motorcycle. The rider said he wanted to meet people and hear different viewpoints before pursuing a master’s degree. In Bengaluru, Razorpay talent partner Rafiqa Arzuman met a former zonal head at Cholamandalam Insurance who had more than 20 years’ experience. After a startup closed within four months because of funding problems, he struggled to find work and began driving his own car to support his family. Arzuman collected his resume to help him seek a senior role. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: BMW, careers, entrepreneurship, Mumbai, Uber Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-founder-meets-engineering-graduate-driving-uber-on-bmw-bike/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/mumbai-founder-meets-engineering-graduate-driving-uber-on-bmw-bike/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.