Bengaluru residents often share unique experiences, humorously labeling them as “peak Bengaluru moments.” However, one woman’s anecdote on X failed to impress netizens, with many criticizing the overuse of the term.

The woman shared how an auto driver refused cash payment, insisting on UPI instead, remarking, “Aaj ke zamane mei cash kon use karta hai, madam?!” She described it as a quintessential “peak Bengaluru moment.”

The post gained traction with thousands of views, but responses were overwhelmingly skeptical. “It’s 2025, and Bengaluru folks still call ordinary experiences ‘peak Bengaluru moments,’” commented one user. Another wrote, “Thinking universal experiences are exclusive to Bengaluru is the real peak Bengaluru moment.”

Some users joked about Bengaluru residents needing to explore other cities. “Every tier-1 and tier-2 city has similar occurrences. What’s so peak about this?” questioned a commenter. Others noted that the auto driver speaking Hindi, rather than Kannada, was the real standout detail.

Humor aside, this incident has reignited a broader discussion about Bengaluru’s quirky identity, with some embracing its charm and others challenging its self-importance.