25-Year-Old Grab Driver Earns RM9,000 Monthly With Honda Civic
25-Year-Old Claims Up to RM9,000 a Month from Ride-Hailing
A 25-year-old Malaysian has drawn attention online after revealing he earns between RM6,000 and RM9,000 a month driving his Honda Civic for ride-hailing platforms — but only by working 14 hours a day, every single day.
Posting in a Facebook driver group, he shared a screenshot showing RM7,964.11 earned in July 2025 after platform commission deductions.
“I’ve been doing this since I was 25, driving a Honda Civic on different platforms. My monthly net income can reach RM6,000 to RM9,000 after deducting platform fees,” he said.
For him, the trade-off is worth it: “The job basically requires more time investment, but it’s relatively free – you don’t have to listen to bosses like office workers do.”
He added that chatting with passengers is an enjoyable perk of the long shifts.
Online Debate Over 14-Hour Workdays
His post quickly sparked debate about whether such working hours are sustainable.
“You need to work 14 hours to earn RM6,000 to RM9,000, and you have to do it every day. Others work 8 hours a day for 5 days and earn between RM6,000 and RM9,000. Young people can handle it, but older folks? Their backs would give out,” one commenter said.
Another questioned: “14 hours daily – have you considered the long-term impact? How sustainable is this schedule?”
Some highlighted the lack of retirement benefits compared to regular jobs:
“Regular companies contribute 12% to your EPF – that’s about RM720 monthly for a RM6,000 salary going toward your retirement fund. But as a driver, you get nothing except whatever you can get from selling your car,” one pointed out.
Car Model and Earnings Dispute
The driver dismissed worries about maintenance costs despite his car hitting 300,000 kilometres.
“Don’t listen to those old uncles talking about repair costs. If you drive properly, there’s nothing much to fix,” he said.
Critics argued his income was boosted because he drives a premium model eligible for higher-paying rides.
“You drive a Civic and do Premium rides, plus work 14 hours, and still only get RM6,000–9,000. Imagine those driving Bezza working normal 10-hour shifts – they’d be much worse off,” one user wrote.
Others defended him, claiming even Axia drivers could make RM7,000–8,000 a month, with one showing similar earnings for 7–8 hour shifts.
Younger Generation Choosing Wheels Over Desks
The story reflects a wider trend of young Malaysians favouring gig work over traditional employment.
“Life is short, freedom is most important. I can enjoy scenery while driving – for me, freedom is everything. Remember my words: the most important thing in this job is knowing how to save money,” the driver insisted.
One supporter commented: “More and more people don’t want full-time jobs. Sitting in an office for 9 hours makes everyone tired, so people prefer driving – at least the time is flexible.”
Work-Life Balance or Burnout?
The conversation continues across social media, with some seeing his work ethic as inspiring and others warning about burnout, financial security, and the physical toll of long hours.
For now, the 25-year-old remains committed to his routine, with his Honda Civic steadily approaching the 400,000-kilometre milestone.
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Source: TRP
