A Bengaluru techie’s tongue-in-cheek solution to the city’s notorious traffic jams has gone viral, sparking laughs and serious business ideas. Sharing a photo on X (formerly Twitter), Adarsh captioned it: “Bangalore Traffic meeting idea”. The image showed a small truck loaded with office chairs, including one occupied, resembling a makeshift mobile conference room.
The photo struck a chord online, sparking playful and entrepreneurial responses. One user joked: “If this happens, no one will be late for the meeting,” while another remarked: “I love the idea: it would be productive and entertaining, but people might get distracted .”
Others saw the profit potential. “We could make a profitable business out of this, but we need to think about it,” one comment read. The post also inspired some to make sarcastic references to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who recently advocated for a 70-hour work week. “What if Narayana Murthy sees this? quipped one user, while another quipped, “The day is not far when Murthy will install a GPS chip to track employees if they go to a fun place.”
The humor also highlights Bangalore’s notorious traffic. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2024, Bangalore ranks as the third slowest city in the world, behind Barranquilla, Colombia and Kolkata. TomTom, a Dutch company specializing in location technology, evaluates traffic conditions in major cities every year. This year’s report highlighted Bengaluru’s struggles with traffic congestion.
Traffic congestion in Bangalore is influenced by several key factors:
1. High number of private vehicles: A significant increase in the number of private cars and two-wheelers on the roads leads to overcrowding.
2. Daily Vehicle Registrations: The continuous addition of new vehicles every day exacerbates existing traffic problems.
3. Road infrastructure challenges: Inadequate or poorly maintained roads, as well as insufficient public transportation options, contribute to heavy traffic.
4. Seasonal Changes: Weather conditions, such as heavy rains during the monsoon, can disrupt traffic and increase traffic jams.
5. Variations by travel modes: Different modes of transport (such as bicycles, cars and public transport) have varying impacts on traffic patterns and congestion levels.
These factors combined make the traffic situation in Bangalore complex and difficult to manage.
While the image and accompanying reactions sparked a wave of amusement, they also highlight a harsh reality: traffic in Bangalore continues to pose a significant challenge. However, moments like this show how the city’s residents use humor and creativity to deal with everyday frustrations.
