Automotive

Auto-rickshaw Driver

Salary rangeIncome varies with city and hours (about ₹12,000 – 25,000 / → ₹25,000 – 40,000 / month Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra Current openings1 on this site

1 Description of the job

An auto-rickshaw driver carries passengers or goods in three-wheelers, mostly in cities and towns, owning or renting the vehicle.

Drive safely and follow traffic rules
Keep the vehicle clean and maintained
Handle fares, permits and documents

2 Skills required

Valid driving licence & permit Road safety Local route knowledge Customer courtesy Basic vehicle care Money handling

3 Opportunities available in the market

Three-wheelers remain an important last-mile transport and goods service, including electric autos and app-based bookings.

Own or rented auto-rickshaw
Ride-hailing platforms and cargo / e-rickshaw operators
Fleet operators

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)Income varies with city and hours (about ₹12,000 – 25,000 /

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹25,000 – 40,000 / month

Senior / specialistFleet owner: variable

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
2	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	High demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

Technician - B/ Heavy Vehicle Driver - A/ Light Vehicle Driver - A/ Staff Car Driver- A Recruitment 2026U. R. Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) · Bengaluru 16 days left

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