‘This Is Not Commuting But Survival': Bengaluru Techie's Rant Seems So Relatable
The techie, who describes himself as a 'proud Bangalorean, born and raised,' shared that life has become 'nothing short of a test of endurance' for him.
A software engineer in Bengaluru shared a Reddit post about his daily struggle with public transport and it has widely gone viral. Titled 'Bengaluru public transport + return to office = certified insanity," the post perfectly captures the frustration of many, shedding light on the challenges of daily commuting in the city.
The techie, who describes himself as a 'proud Bangalorean, born and raised," shared that life has become 'nothing short of a test of endurance" for him ever since he made the conscious decision to take public transport to work. What he thought was a responsible thing to do and a smart choice turned into a daily endurance test. 'This is not commuting. This is survival," expressing himself.
What Did The Reddit Post Say
In his now-viral post, the engineer highlighted how he travels 25 km every day to and from his office. He also shared a shocking incident when he was dropped in the middle of a flyover near Nagawara Junction. Mind you, it was not a designated bus stop and there was no footpath, crossing or help nearby and he was forced to make his way through speeding traffic to get to the other side and catch another bus.
The rant resonated with others who rely on public transport in the city for daily commuting, sparking a debate about Bengaluru's traffic and public transport issues. One user chimed in saying, 'So trueeeee!! Bengaluru isn't for the week especially when you are dealing with conductors." 'I remember when being in Bangalore was a luxury. Now it has become about survival," added another.
Well, it seems that getting to work in Bengaluru has become more challenging than ever.
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