Although much of the world is beginning to overcome some of the impacts of COVID-19, India remains very much in need due to widespread infection and unemployment. The surge in cases means that many people are staying at home, hurting industries that depend on in-person interaction, such as hospitality. Those that can’t afford to stay home find themselves scrambling, only to make extremely low wages amidst a spike in poverty. To explain the situation, this report puts a spotlight on Netrapal Yadav, a former taxi driver trying to find work to support his family. Through Yadav’s struggles, we see the massive impact COVID-19 has had on India’s economy and the daily struggles of its lower-income citizens to survive during this unprecedented time.