A Bengaluru resident, frustrated by long wait times for ride-hailing services, found a creative solution by using a goods delivery app for his daily commute. On February 6, Pathik, a social media user, shared a photo of himself riding pillion on a Porter two-wheeler as he made his way to work. With no rides available on Uber or Ola, he resorted to this innovative method, captioning his post, “Had to porter myself to office today because no Ola, Uber.”

The post quickly gained attention, garnering over 32,000 views and sparking a wave of positive reactions from social media users. Many praised Pathik’s ingenuity as a smart workaround to Bengaluru’s notorious traffic and ride-hailing delays. Some users even called it a “genius Bengaluru moment,” while others confessed they had thought of similar alternatives but never followed through. Suggestions, such as adjusting work hours to beat traffic, also popped up in the discussion.

Bengaluru’s traffic congestion and inconsistent ride-hailing services have long been a challenge for commuters. Another incident highlighted this issue when a Bengaluru man received a safety check alert from ride-hailing app Rapido while stuck in traffic for an extended period.

As Bengaluru’s traffic woes continue, commuters like Pathik are coming up with inventive solutions to tackle the city’s transport hurdles.