Earn Extra Income With Your Motorbike in Dhaka

Your bike already takes you to class or the office every day. It also sits parked most of the evening while rent, fuel and family costs keep rising. For many students and salaried workers in Dhaka, a few hours of riding in the morning or evening has become a simple way to add to the month's budget, without quitting anything. Here is how to do it well.

Why part time riding works as a side income

1. You already own the tool. No shop, no stock, no big investment.
2. You choose the hours. Ride before class, after office or on Friday. Stop when you want.
3. You get paid daily. Rides are cash only, so you take your money home after each trip.
4. Your commute can pay. A passenger going the same way as you covers part of your fuel.

How much do you actually keep?

This is where the app you choose matters most. Most ride apps take 15% to 25% of every fare. On Arohon, drivers pay a flat 2% commission, a ৳3 safety charge, and a small booking fee based on the fare.

• Under ৳200: Booking fee ৳5
• ৳200 to ৳349: Booking fee ৳10
• ৳350 to ৳499: Booking fee ৳15
• ৳500 and above: Booking fee ৳20

Example: on a ৳100 trip, the total is ৳2 commission plus ৳3 safety charge plus ৳5 booking fee, which is ৳10. You keep ৳90.

For a part time rider doing a handful of trips a day, keeping more of each fare is what makes a few hours worth the effort.

Fit riding around your day

The best side income plan is one that does not hurt your studies or main job.

For students

1. Ride between classes or for two hours in the evening.
2. Pick areas near your campus, where you know the roads well.
3. Keep exam weeks free. Your degree comes first.

For office workers

1. Turn the app on for your commute to and from work.
2. Do a few trips after office, when demand is high around Gulshan, Banani, Mohakhali and Motijheel.
3. Use Friday mornings if you want a few extra hours.

Set a weekly target, for example a fixed number of hours, and stick to it. Riding while tired is not worth any amount of money.

Smart habits that raise your earnings

1. Know the busy spots. Office areas, universities, hospitals, Shahjalal Airport, and terminals like Sayedabad, Gabtoli and Kamalapur bring steady trips.
2. Keep your bike in good shape. Check brakes, tyres and lights every week. A breakdown costs both money and time.
3. Carry a clean spare helmet. Passengers notice, and it is the safe thing to do.
4. Be polite and on time. Good ratings lead to more trips.
5. Track your income and fuel. A simple note on your phone shows what you really earn each week.
6. Have change ready. Since rides are cash, keep small notes for passengers.

What you need to start

Requirements can vary, so check the latest list in the Arohon driver app. Generally you will need:

1. A valid driving licence
2. Your bike's registration papers
3. Your national ID
4. A smartphone with mobile data

Plan your costs before you start

Side income is only real after costs. Before you begin, write down what a typical riding day costs you: fuel, a share of servicing, mobile data and any parking. Compare that with what you keep after the 2% commission, the ৳3 safety charge and the booking fee. If the numbers work for two hours a day, you have a plan you can repeat every week. If they do not, change your hours or your area before you change anything else.

Safety first

Follow traffic rules, wear your helmet, and make sure your passenger wears one too. Avoid riding in very heavy rain. Arohon passengers can see your name, photo and number plate before boarding, and can share their trip with family, which builds trust for both sides.

A bonus for passengers too

If you are also a passenger on Arohon, you can earn ৳10 cash for every friend you refer. Share it with classmates and colleagues, it all adds up.

How Arohon helps

1. Flat 2% commission, plus ৳3 safety charge and a small booking fee, so you keep ৳90 on a ৳100 trip.
2. Upfront fares. Passengers see the fare before booking, so there is no bargaining at pickup.
3. Cash in hand. Rides are cash only, so you are paid at the end of every trip.
4. Flexible hours. Ride when it suits your class or office schedule.

Keep reading

• Drive with Arohon
• Passengers earn too
• Ride Sharing Driver Income in Bangladesh: What You Really Keep in 2026
• How to Become a Ride Sharing Driver in Bangladesh: Documents and Steps

Frequently asked questions

Can I ride part time on Arohon?

Yes. You choose when to go online, so you can ride before or after class or office.

How much commission does Arohon take from drivers?

A flat 2% commission, a ৳3 safety charge, and a booking fee of ৳5 to ৳20 based on the fare. On a ৳100 trip, you keep ৳90.

How do drivers get paid?

Rides on Arohon are cash only, so the passenger pays you directly at the end of the trip.

What do I need to become a part time bike driver?

Generally a valid driving licence, bike registration papers, a national ID and a smartphone. Check the Arohon driver app for the current list.

How does the passenger referral work?

Passengers earn ৳10 cash for every friend they refer to Arohon.