Bengaluru: A dashcam video capturing a tense standoff between a BMTC bus and a car has gone viral on social media, with many users debating who was at fault after the vehicles came dangerously close to colliding.
The video appears to show both the BMTC bus driver and the car driver refusing to yield despite having sufficient space to avoid a confrontation.
Ego clash leads to near miss
According to the social media post accompanying the video, what began as a disagreement over right of way quickly escalated into an “ego clash”, resulting in a close scrape between the two vehicles.
The footage has prompted discussions on the importance of patience and defensive driving, with several users commenting that the incident could have been avoided had either driver chosen to give way.
Netizens debate responsibility
The incident has divided opinion online, with some blaming the BMTC bus driver for aggressive driving, while others felt the car driver could have avoided the confrontation by slowing down or yielding.
Road safety experts often stress that avoiding a collision should take precedence over asserting the right of way, especially on congested urban roads.
The authenticity of the video and the exact circumstances leading to the incident could not be independently verified. There has been no official statement from BMTC regarding the incident.