This is the incredible journey of Joshuva Daniel Putti, a 37-year-old solo biker from Andhra Pradesh, lovingly known as ‘Rider Josh’. What started as a road trip dream turned into a globe-trotting mission of compassion and hope.
From the dusty trails of Kashmir to the bustling streets of Malaysia, Joshuva has ridden thousands of miles—not for adventure alone but for a cause that touches lives wherever he halts.
A Ride Fueled by Kindness, Not Horsepower
With only his trusty bike, four sets of clothes, basic tools, and a ‘Carnet de Passages’—the passport for bikes—Rider Josh has ventured into the most remote corners of the world. Along the way:
✔️ 700+ trees planted for a greener planet
✔️ Multiple heart surgeries funded for underprivileged children
✔️ Menstrual hygiene kits distributed to rural girls
✔️ Food, medicines, and flood relief provided in India, Uganda, the Philippines, and beyond
Changing Lives, One Act at a Time
In Andhra Pradesh, a little girl named Sankalpana can now run and play freely after Joshuva funded her critical heart surgery. In Gujarat, he fought against harmful menstrual practices by supplying safe hygiene kits. In Uganda, he witnessed malnutrition that forever changed his worldview—and inspired this global mission.
From supporting cancer-stricken kids in Singapore to delivering flood relief in Assam, his kindness knows no borders.
A Past That Shaped His Purpose
Joshuva’s life was no easy ride. At 14, he ran away from home seeking a bigger world, only to taste the harshness of life on the streets. Sleeping on platforms and begging for food gave him a lesson few learn: millions are born into the life he chose for a brief moment.
This early hardship became the foundation of the Rider Josh Foundation (est. 2020)—dedicated to uplifting the unseen, unheard, and underserved.
Awards and Records on the Road
Swami Vivekananda Changemaker Award (2021)
Padma Shri Nominee (2022)
Rashtriya Padma Bhushan Sammaan (2024)
Recently, he became one of the first Indians to cross Brunei on a motorcycle—a record in itself!
His Mission Is Simple
“Don’t set out to change the world. Just change someone’s world.” – Rider Josh
