A recent video shared on X (formerly Twitter) has ignited concern and debate over rash driving in Bengaluru. Captured by a helmet camera, the footage shows a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw, or “auto anna,” weaving dangerously through the narrow, wet streets of Kalyan Nagar. The video’s caption, “Auto annas please have mercy on our people,” underscores the frustration of many viewers.
The footage reveals the auto-rickshaw zigzagging across lanes, cutting sharply in front of other vehicles despite not speeding. This erratic driving is particularly alarming given the wet road conditions, making the situation even more perilous. The auto’s reckless manoeuvres through the congested streets, possibly near HSR Layout, highlight the dangers of such driving in densely populated areas like Outer Ring Road (ORR).
An intriguing aspect of the video is the biker closely following the auto. The biker’s close proximity raises questions about whether this is a staged attempt to capture the reckless driving or if the biker is an innocent bystander. Some viewers speculate that the biker might be intentionally shadowing the auto to document its dangerous behavior, while others argue that the biker’s close following contributes to the overall road chaos.
The video underscores the broader issue of road safety, particularly in wet conditions where braking distances increase and skidding risks rise. The reckless lane-cutting and zigzagging displayed by the auto-rickshaw violate traffic norms and pose significant risks to all road users.