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Bengaluru Commute: 6.5km in Over an Hour!
15 Mar
Summary
- A 6.5 km commute took over an hour due to severe traffic.
- The journey started at 9:15 am, with arrival estimated after 10:16 am.
- Social media users shared similar frustrating traffic experiences.
A Bengaluru resident has brought attention to the city's arduous commuting conditions through a viral video. Pankaj Huria shared his experience of being stuck in severe traffic, illustrating the slow pace of daily travel.
He began his 6.5-kilometer journey to the office at 9:15 am. After more than thirty minutes, his vehicle had barely progressed, with Google Maps indicating a remaining 4.4 kilometers and an estimated arrival time of 10:16 am.
This situation means completing a short 6.5-kilometer distance could take over an hour, a reality Huria described as common in Bengaluru. The video has sparked widespread reaction on social media, with many users expressing shock and sharing their own tales of extensive travel times in the city and elsewhere.
