Bengaluru techie's viral traffic woes: 3 hours to reach office, cab fare is Rs 600 for 6 km 

A techie in Bengaluru has taken social media by surprise after he shared that it takes him about three hours to get to his office, which is only 6 km away. Moreover, if he opts to take a cab, he often has to pay around Rs 600. Shaurya Shahi's complaints about the traffic in Bengaluru have reignited the discussion on the city's "incomprehensible" problem.

Describing his baffling routine, Shahi wrote on X: "I leave for office at 9 or 9:30 and reach around 12! Irrespective of when I leave. It’s only a 6 km ride." The sheer stress of navigating such congestion has forced him to abandon the idea of driving his own car, leaving him reliant on expensive ride-hailing services like Uber during peak hours, he added.

Despite his office having a hybrid work model, Shahi lamented the energy-sapping reality of commuting. "Takes all the energy and motivation of working hard out of the picture. Can only do focus work from home," he wrote, adding that team meetings often get postponed because colleagues are stuck in traffic. The situation is so dire that even co-workers living a mere half-kilometre from the office prefer walking through the gridlock rather than attempting to hail a cab.

"This is completely unacceptable for a city like Bangalore," Shahi asserted, expressing regret for choosing Bengaluru over international opportunities a decade ago. While clearly exasperated, he reaffirmed his affection for the city, stating, "P.S. I love Bangalore, and have also settled here with a house, no plans to leave anytime soon." Shahi also shared that his workplace offers flexibility so he is considering changing his office hours for a smoother commute. "I guess that's the only option left," he said.