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Economic Times
2 days ago
- General
- Economic Times
'The road not taken... was also blocked': What made this Bengaluru Redditor compare traffic to a zombie movie?
A Bengaluru resident's frustrating commute went viral on Reddit. The user likened navigating blocked roads to a zombie movie. Many others shared similar experiences. Road closures due to sewage work caused major delays. Some users suggested using Google Maps for alternate routes. Bengaluru's traffic problems are worsened by construction and rapid growth. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Usual Route Turns into a Maze of Road Closures "Felt Like a Zombie Movie", Says Redditor Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Bengaluru Residents Relate: 'It's Like Playing Tetris on a Bike' Some Blame Poor Planning, Others Praise Google Maps Why Bengaluru's Traffic Keeps Making Headlines Bengaluru traffic woes are no secret, but a recent post on Reddit has gone viral for perfectly capturing the chaos many residents face every day. A user compared their blocked commute to being stuck in a zombie movie, triggering a wave of relatable responses from frustrated post, titled 'Riding in Bengaluru is like a maze', was shared by Reddit user @Infinite-Fold-1360. They explained how a typical ride to the office turned into a nightmare because of multiple road blockages caused by sewage work."I started from my house at 10 am, hoping to reach the office by 10:30. The first street was blocked. The second route? Also blocked due to sewage work. The third one had a mile-long jam because all other roads were blocked,' the user user said they barely moved from their location by 10:15 am. Sharing their frustration, they added, 'Not just me, but I saw so many two-wheelers confused, trying to negotiate the maze. Felt like a zombie movie where everyone is running around like a headless chicken.'Eventually, they gave up on reaching the office and returned home to attend meetings online. They ended the post with a striking line: 'It is sad that our daily tragedy is turning into an experience of negotiating a maze.'The post quickly gained attention, with fellow Bengalureans jumping into the comments to share their own user wrote, 'Riding a bike here is like playing Tetris. You just try to fit wherever you can. Total chaos, waste of time, money, and mental health.' Another said, 'I just moved to Bengaluru and I already feel this pain. It's madness.'Several users suggested using apps like Google Maps to find alternate routes. One commented, 'Thank God for Maps. It's the only way I survive daily commutes.' Others pointed out how both two-wheelers and four-wheelers now share the same said, 'The pure pleasure of seeing bike riders feel the same pain as us on four wheels.'Bengaluru, India's tech hub, has long struggled with traffic congestion, made worse by ongoing construction, poor drainage systems, and rapid urban growth. Social media has become a platform where locals vent, laugh, and cry about their commute experiences, with many posts like this going viral for highlighting real and relatable This article is based on a user-generated post on Reddit. has not independently verified the claims made in the post and does not vouch for their accuracy. The views expressed are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of Reader discretion is advised.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘The road not taken... was also blocked': What made this Bengaluru Redditor compare traffic to a zombie movie?
Bengaluru traffic woes are no secret, but a recent post on Reddit has gone viral for perfectly capturing the chaos many residents face every day. A user compared their blocked commute to being stuck in a zombie movie, triggering a wave of relatable responses from frustrated citizens. Usual Route Turns into a Maze of Road Closures The post, titled 'Riding in Bengaluru is like a maze', was shared by Reddit user @Infinite-Fold-1360. They explained how a typical ride to the office turned into a nightmare because of multiple road blockages caused by sewage work. "I started from my house at 10 am, hoping to reach the office by 10:30. The first street was blocked. The second route? Also blocked due to sewage work. The third one had a mile-long jam because all other roads were blocked,' the user wrote. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nova Friburgo: Método fácil para ganhar músculo após os 50+ (comece hoje) Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo "Felt Like a Zombie Movie", Says Redditor The user said they barely moved from their location by 10:15 am. Sharing their frustration, they added, 'Not just me, but I saw so many two-wheelers confused, trying to negotiate the maze. Felt like a zombie movie where everyone is running around like a headless chicken.' Eventually, they gave up on reaching the office and returned home to attend meetings online. They ended the post with a striking line: 'It is sad that our daily tragedy is turning into an experience of negotiating a maze.' Live Events Bengaluru Residents Relate: 'It's Like Playing Tetris on a Bike' The post quickly gained attention, with fellow Bengalureans jumping into the comments to share their own stories. One user wrote, 'Riding a bike here is like playing Tetris. You just try to fit wherever you can. Total chaos, waste of time, money, and mental health.' Another said, 'I just moved to Bengaluru and I already feel this pain. It's madness.' Some Blame Poor Planning, Others Praise Google Maps Several users suggested using apps like Google Maps to find alternate routes. One commented, 'Thank God for Maps. It's the only way I survive daily commutes.' Others pointed out how both two-wheelers and four-wheelers now share the same suffering. One said, 'The pure pleasure of seeing bike riders feel the same pain as us on four wheels.' Why Bengaluru's Traffic Keeps Making Headlines Bengaluru, India's tech hub, has long struggled with traffic congestion, made worse by ongoing construction, poor drainage systems, and rapid urban growth. Social media has become a platform where locals vent, laugh, and cry about their commute experiences, with many posts like this going viral for highlighting real and relatable issues.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
'Felt Like a Zombie Movie': Bengaluru resident's traffic rant goes viral on Reddit
In a city where traffic challenges have become part of daily life, a Bengaluru resident's Reddit post has sparked conversation online. The user narrated a recent commute that quickly turned chaotic due to multiple road closures and heavy congestion, comparing the experience to being caught in a scene from a zombie movie. Regular route, unexpected blockages The post titled 'Riding in Bengaluru is like a maze' was shared by a user identified as @Infinite-Fold-1360. In the post, they shared how their attempt to reach the office by 10:30 am was disrupted from the very beginning. 'The other day, I started from my house at 10 am, hoping to reach the office by 10:30. I took the street that I take daily, and it was blocked due to sewage work. Took the second route, and that was blocked too due to sewage work. Took the third route, and that has traffic piled up for a mile because other routes are blocked,' the user wrote. 'Not just me, so many two-wheelers confused' By 10:15 am, the user said they had barely moved from their location. Describing the state of the roads, they wrote, 'Not just me, but I saw so many two-wheelers confused trying to negotiate the maze. Felt like a zombie movie where everyone is running around like a headless chicken.' Reddit Post: Eventually, they returned home and attended work meetings online. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The post ended with the line, 'It is sad that our daily tragedy is turning into an experience of negotiating a maze.' Reactions pour in on Reddit The post triggered responses from other users who shared similar experiences of navigating Bengaluru's traffic conditions. One user commented, 'Exactly. Riding a bike here is like playing Tetris. You try to fit wherever you can. Ultimate chaos, waste of time, money, mental health.' Another replied, 'I came to Bengaluru recently and experienced this. It's pure chaos.' Some mentioned the use of apps to find better routes. One said, 'Use Google Maps. Thank God we have such apps.' Another wrote, 'I feel your pain, buddy.' Another user pointed to the shared nature of the problem across vehicles: 'The pure pleasure of seeing bike riders feel the same pain as us on four wheels.' This article is based solely on publicly available content and user comments shared on Reddit. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the incident or the claims made in the original post.
