A Bengaluru-based businessman’s humorous post highlighting the city’s paralysing congestion has rapidly gained traction online, triggering a flood of relatable reactions from professionals.
Often dubbed India’s technology hub, Bengaluru has battled persistent gridlock for years. On platform X, entrepreneur Dilip Kumar quipped, “Why don’t we just pretend there’s a pandemic called road traffic, return to remote work, and conduct meetings virtually? Spending two hours trapped on a Monday morning while trying to look motivated is exhausting. No remedy exists for the anxiety induced by Bangalore traffic.”
His observation immediately resonated with thousands of internet users, many sharing similar frustrations about endless commuting.
One respondent noted, “Definitely, it consumes most of the day. People with motion sickness or drivers begin late, prolonging their work hours and affecting their heart health over time.”
Another chimed in, “No need to pretend—this is a genuine pandemic!”
Some blamed inflexible corporate attitudes. “Please explain this reality to companies and startups,” one person commented. “A former coworker insisted remote employees never accomplish anything.”
Others described working from home as an essential relief. “WFH isn’t a permanent solution for the traffic epidemic, but it’s a vital painkiller. Employers can end this struggle—why delay?”
Several shared how commuting influenced their life choices. “I switched to a fully remote role and left Bangalore altogether,” a user admitted. “Earlier, I rented an apartment right opposite the office just to cope.”
In Bengaluru, Monday mornings often resemble a marathon through relentless traffic snarls.