Man shares pic of Bengaluru auto driver watching podcast while driving, sparks debate
The now-viral post has sparked debate online. While several users praised the picture, others raised road safety concerns. "Obviously, you'd listen to my GOAT Naval while driving an auto-rickshaw," said a user, while another added, "Listening to podcasts while navigating Bengaluru traffic - peak productivity in peak traffic."Some users responded with witty remarks. "This auto-driver's multitasking game is on another level: watching a podcast, navigating with Google Maps, AND dodging Bengaluru potholes all at once! I can't even drink water while walking straight," a user said."How to get rich while driving an auto. Crazy," another user quipped.One user was unsure if the photograph was real or AI-generated and asked, "I need a confirmed answer, is that AI-generated?" To this, Tanwar replied, "No, lol, it's not AI."It didn't take long for others to notice the large pothole visible through the windscreen of the autorickshaw, sparking some safety concerns. "Yep. This, and that huge crater on the road that can break alloy wheels," one of the users commented.See the comments here:The moment captured in the auto has now become a snapshot of 'peak Bengaluru'. This isn't the first instance of a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver making it to the headlines. Earlier, a passenger's Reddit post about a distracted auto driver using Instagram while driving in Bengaluru sparked outrage online.- EndsMust Watch
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