Taylor Swift Gives ‘Eras Tour’ Truck Drivers $100,000 Bonuses Each: A Total of $55 Million?

Taylor Swift is showing her appreciation for the hard work of her "Eras Tour" truck drivers by giving them each a $100,000 bonus.

The chart-topping singer reportedly dished out a staggering $55 million in bonuses as she extends her gratitude to the folks behind her successful concert tour.

Taylor Swift Gives 'Eras Tour' Truck Drivers $100,000 Bonuses

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US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023.

The sensational pop star has once again stolen hearts and headlines with her overwhelming generosity. Ms. Americana recently showered the hardworking truck drivers on her "Eras Tour" with jaw-dropping bonuses.

Swift made sure that every single person involved in making her "Eras Tour" a grand success received a share of her immense appreciation, especially the unsung heroes behind the wheels - the truck drivers.

According to Billboard, the chart-topping sensation reportedly gifted each truck driver a $100,000 bonus before their Santa Clara, California show. It turns out that Swift has roughly 50 drivers helping her transport her equipment for her United States (US) tour. So in total, the popstar unleashed a cool $5 million to thank the folks behind the wheels.

'Eras Tour' Bonuses Reach $55 Million

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US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift performs onstage on the first night of her "Eras Tour" at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on March 31, 2023.

Aside from the truck drivers, Swift also reportedly handed out bonuses to other unsung heroes in her phenomenal "Eras Tour," including her riggers and dancers.

The bonuses, covering the drivers, dancers, and riggers, who worked hard on the massive tour, are at a staggering $55 million. As per People.com, the popstar also gave extra money to the sound technicians, catering, and the other folks behind the scenes, making her huge show a success.

The sensational singer did not simply say "thank you" with a mere pat on the back. She went above and beyond, making sure that her appreciation reached the hearts and wallets of those who deserved it.

The 'Eras Tour' has been a monumental success, breaking records and stirring souls with its mesmerizing performances. In fact, estimates show that Swift's grand tour could gross a whopping $1 billion in sales. But behind the curtain, it was a collective effort, and the pop star made sure that no one was overlooked in this journey of success.

US Magazine reports Swift is taking her "Eras Tour" globally, kicking off in February 2024. The sensational star is gracing roughly 60 shows in various countries across the world, including Europe, Australia, and Asia. Her stops include Japan, France, the UK, Singapore, and Australia, to name a few. She is also heading to Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and Austria.