His father was a truck driver. He didn't want to study much.The car on the right (Blue Indica) is his. He also owns a Force van which is out on a trip to Jaipur.
He owns a plot which is appreciating these days.
He likes to support an orphan whose husband doesn't give her sufficient money for household chores.
On my trip to Aurangabad in January 2010 I met Isaac (the guy in white Kurta above). He was my cabbie for two days and took me to ajanta and ellora caves.
He has driven an auto, a taxi, and a bus. And he has spent some time driving others' vehicles but now drives his car only. And he makes it a point not to go on very long trips because these can be tiring. He has also stopped driving during Ramzan because fasting and driving can be very demanding.
He worked hard to buy his own vehicles but because of meddling into securities lost his entire savings. He thought he would then take a job but his living standards required a better income. He doesn't drink or gamble, but he loves non-vegetarian food. Eating dry fruits is a must for him. So he took a loan from one of his brothers who had studied sincerely and holds a government post.
With the borrowed money he again bought a second hand vehicle, and worked extra hours to reach the pre-fall status.
That Aurangabad is a tourist destination helps him, but his vehicles travel across India. I asked him how does he survive with the high food prices, and increasing number of taxis around. He said "dhandha bhi to barha hai" (business has also grown.)
And it is true. People are travelling more than ever. Tourism is growing. And this is because the economy is doing well. People have money over and above what is needed for food, clothing, and shelter.
This is a downward flow of money. Not necessarily to the most educated and the most skilled person.
