Viral Video: Ex-Amazon employee quits job to become Uber driver, internet praises his passion

Kumar, who has been driving an Uber taxi in Hyderabad since the service launched in the city, reportedly made the decision in 2014 to quit his corporate career and follow a path that allows him to meet new people, hear their stories, and explore different parts of the city every day.

The video was shared on Instagram by software developer Chetna Singh, who posted her interaction with Kumar online.

Speaking to Singh, Kumar—now one of the highest-rated Uber drivers in the region—spoke about his love for the job.

“I want to explore my Hyderabad. That is most important because I am from Hyderabad,” he said.

“I have completed almost 23,600 trips. Still, I am online. From morning to evening, I enjoy the trips,” he added, highlighting his enthusiasm for driving.

Sharing the video, Singh wrote: “In a country where most people leave their passions behind because of responsibilities and societal pressure, meeting someone who actually chose what makes him happy felt inspiring.”

The video has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions online, with many users praising his decision to follow his passion.

One user commented: “Even though I was in IT, making chai is my passion so I started @datateacafe.”

Another wrote: “He’s simply following his heart and pursuing his passion with dedication. Great work, sir! You’re not following the crowd — you’re creating your own path.”

However, not all reactions were positive. One user remarked: “Ya ya it's better to be a cab driver than an Amazon L2/L3.”