A social media post by founder Akash Gupta highlighted a cab driver earning ₹1 lakh monthly after leaving a corporate job, labeling him a "gig entrepreneur." Gupta argued such workers represent India's new middle class, creating income on their own terms. While some praised the post, others debated whether gig workers truly fit the definition of entrepreneurs.

Akash Gupta, founder and CEO of EV rental platform Zypp Electric, shared a video of his interaction with a cab driver on Instagram. | Trending

A social media post by founder Akash Gupta highlighted a cab driver earning ₹1 lakh monthly after leaving a corporate job, labeling him a "gig entrepreneur." Gupta argued such…