A Bengaluru techie’s inventive idea to tackle the city’s notorious traffic has become a viral sensation, blending humor with potential business innovation. Sharing a photo on X (formerly Twitter), Adarsh captioned it, “Bangalore Traffic meeting idea.” The image depicted a small truck loaded with office chairs, one occupied, mimicking a makeshift mobile conference room. The ingenious setup struck a chord online, drawing playful and entrepreneurial responses.
One user joked, “If this happens, nobody will be late for the meeting,” while another said, “I’m loving the idea—it would be productive and entertaining, but people might get distracted.” Some also saw a business opportunity: “We could make a profitable venture from this, but need to think about it.
The post inspired sarcastic references to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who recently advocated for a 70-hour workweek. What if Narayana Murthy sees this?” one user quipped, while another joked, “The day isn’t far when Murthy will put a GPS chip tracking employees if they go to a place of enjoyment.
This viral moment draws attention to Bengaluru’s severe traffic congestion. According to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, Bengaluru is the world’s third slowest city, trailing only Barranquilla, Colombia, and Kolkata.
TomTom, a Dutch firm specializing in location technology, annually evaluates traffic conditions across major cities, and this year’s report underscored Bengaluru’s ongoing struggles with congestion.
Bengaluru’s creative traffic solution
Several factors contribute to Bengaluru’s traffic woes:
- – High Number of Private Vehicles: The significant increase in personal cars and two-wheelers leads to overcrowding.
- – Daily Vehicle Registrations: The continuous addition of new vehicles every day exacerbates traffic issues.
- – Road Infrastructure Challenges: Inadequate or poorly maintained roads and insufficient public transport options contribute to the problem.
- – Seasonal Changes: Weather conditions, such as heavy rains during monsoon, disrupt traffic flow and increase congestion.
- – Variations Across Travel Modes: Different modes of transportation (like bikes, cars, and public transport) impact traffic patterns in varying degrees. While the image and its reactions sparked amusement, they also highlight a harsh reality: traffic in Bengaluru remains a serious challenge.
However, such moments illustrate how residents use humor and creativity to navigate everyday frustrations.
