Bengaluru’s traffic congestion has once again become the subject of an online discussion after a man shared his experience of being stuck on the road, with his navigation app showing an unusually long travel time for a short distance.
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The video highlights a situation familiar to many residents who regularly spend hours commuting through the city, particularly during peak traffic hours.
The clip was shared on Instagram by Aaditya Saxena. In the video, the camera initially focuses on the infotainment screen inside his car, which displays a navigation map.
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According to the screen, it would take him approximately 47 minutes to cover a distance of just 4.5 kilometres. The camera then pans towards the road, revealing a long line of vehicles moving slowly amid heavy congestion.
Saxena described the frustrating experience in the caption accompanying the video.
“Bangalore traffic: An hour ago, it said I would reach in 45 minutes. An hour later, it is still saying the same thing,” the caption reads.
Watch the clip here:
The post humorously captures the unpredictability of travelling through Bengaluru, where estimated arrival times can remain unchanged even after commuters have spent a considerable amount of time on the road.
Shared two days ago, the video has received more than 77,000 views and prompted several reactions from social media users. Many people said the situation shown in the clip reflected their daily commuting experience in Bengaluru.
One user reacted with humour and wrote, “Lucky you! In Bangalore, it can sometimes take two hours to cover just 4.5 km.”
Another person said they had faced similar delays and commented, “Yes, I can totally relate to that.”
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A third user described how traffic affects both their morning and evening commute. “I witness the same traffic every day during peak hours, whether I’m going to the office or heading home,” the person wrote.
Another viewer agreed with Saxena’s observation and said, “Yes, I completely agree with you.”
