Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar Market Offering ‘Rs 149/hour Assistance’ To ‘Carry Bags’? Internet Reacts

The internet was heavily divided over a debate born purely out of a service that no one saw coming: “Carrymen”. Taking to social media, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a picture, which showed a woman and a man walking allegedly at the Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi. Where the woman was empty-handed, the man was seen holding several shopping bags, along with wearing a uniform that read “Carrymen” at the back. It turned out the man was part of an assistance service, where people can hire “Carrymen” for “Rs 149/hr” to “carry bags, wait in food queues, and walk people to the metro.”As per the post, the ‘Carrymen’ will also assist people in “finding a place to sit” and even “set up a foldable chair”.The post immediately went viral, leaving netizens

sharing their 2 cents on the service. Some called it “not suitable” for India, while others joked about how most women make their partners do the same instead. A few also called it “dystopian” and a “dehumanising” service.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post: “In Lajpat, you can now pay ₹149/hr for someone to carry your bags, wait in food queues, walk you to the metro, find you a place to sit, and even set up a foldable chair. interesting biz!” the post read. The post was shared on Instagram by the handle ‘YesKhush_5’. It was shared yesterday and pulled over 5K views from people.

In Lajpat, you can now pay ₹149/hr for someone to carry your bags, wait in food queues, walk you to the metro, find you a place to sit, and even set up a foldable chair.interesting biz !! pic.twitter.com/zS5lmi5E4w

— Khush Mahajan (@YesKhush_5) May 23, 2026

Internet’s reactions: “Don’t share this yaar, mummy ko pata chala toh she’ll replace me (Please don’t share this. If my mother gets to know, she will replace me),” a user joked. “This sounds very dystopian,” added another person. “Solving first world problems in a third world country,” added another internet user. ALSO READ: ‘Where’s The Pani Of This Puri?’ Danish Michelin Star Restaurant's ‘Caviar Puri’ Confuses Internet“Not sure if this qualifies as a startup or a million-dollar idea, and it might even sell, but it feels like a poor use of resources and is pushing manpower in the wrong direction!” commented the next person. “Wonder how much those guys get after the platform deductions,” added another.