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A Bengaluru technician’s tongue-in-cheek solution to the city’s infamous traffic jams has gone viral, sparking laughter and some serious business ideas. Sharing a photo on X (formerly Twitter), Adarsh captioned it: “Idea for traffic meet in Bengaluru.” The image showed a small truck loaded with office chairs, one of them occupied, which looked like a makeshift mobile conference room.
The photo struck a chord online, generating funny and enterprising responses. One user joked: “If this happens, no one will be late for the meeting,” while another commented: “I love the idea; it would be productive and entertaining, but people might get distracted.”
Others saw the potential for profit. “We could make a profitable business out of this, but we have to think about it,” one comment read. The post also inspired some to make sarcastic references to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who recently advocated for a 70-hour work week. “What if Narayana Murthy sees this?” joked one user, while another joked: “The day is not far when Murthy will put in a GPS chip to track employees if they go to a place of entertainment.”
The humor also highlights Bengaluru’s notorious traffic. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2024, Bengaluru ranks as the third slowest city in the world, only behind Barranquilla, Colombia and Kolkata. TomTom, a Dutch company specializing in location technology, annually evaluates traffic conditions in major cities. This year’s report highlighted Bengaluru’s problems with congestion.
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru is influenced by several key factors:
1. High number of private vehicles: A significant increase in personal cars and two-wheelers on the roads leads to overcrowding.
2. Daily vehicle registrations: The continuous addition of new vehicles every day exacerbates existing traffic problems.
3. Road infrastructure challenges: Inadequate or poor roads, coupled with insufficient public transport options, contribute to the traffic burden.
4. Seasonal changes: Weather conditions, such as heavy rains during the monsoon, can alter traffic flow and increase congestion.
5. Variations between travel modes: Different modes of transport (such as bicycles, cars and public transport) have different impacts on traffic patterns and congestion levels.
These factors combined make the traffic situation in Bengaluru complex and difficult to manage.
While the image and the accompanying reactions sparked a wave of amusement, it also underlines a harsh reality: traffic in Bengaluru remains a serious challenge. However, moments like this show how city residents use humor and creativity to deal with everyday frustrations.
