In a city where gridlocked roads have become a daily ordeal, a Bengaluru resident’s Reddit post has ignited widespread discussion. The user, posting as @Infinite-Fold-1360, recounted a morning commute that quickly descended into disorder.
Setting out at 10 am, hoping to reach the office by 10:30, they encountered unexpected blockades right from the start. The usual route was sealed off for sewage repairs. The alternative path was also closed for similar maintenance. The third option was jammed with traffic stretching over a mile, as countless vehicles tried to escape the same closures.
By 10:15 am, they had barely advanced. The roads, they described, resembled a scene from a zombie film, with scores of two-wheeler riders bewildered and trapped. It felt as though everyone was aimlessly running in panic.
Eventually, they abandoned the commute altogether, returning home to join work meetings remotely. “It’s disheartening that our daily struggle now feels like maneuvering through a labyrinth,” the post concluded.
The account struck a chord with many. One commenter compared riding a bike in Bengaluru to playing Tetris, trying to squeeze into any available space amid relentless confusion. Another shared their frustration as a recent arrival, calling the experience sheer madness. Some recommended using navigation apps to escape the chaos, while others expressed solidarity, saying they too felt trapped in the same daily gridlock.