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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru auto driver in IIM-B jacket goes viral: 'Kindness travels further than we think'
In yet another heartwarming glimpse into everyday Bengaluru life, an auto rickshaw driver has captured hearts online, not for his driving, but for his surprising link to the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B). Bengaluru auto driver in an IIM-Bangalore jacket.(X/@theanxiouslab) A Bengaluru woman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share her surprise encounter with an auto driver sporting an IIM-Bangalore branded jacket. Curious, she struck up a conversation and soon discovered the story behind it: the driver also works part-time at the IIM-B hostel mess, where students gifted him the jacket as a token of appreciation. (Also Read: Bengaluru's 'swanky and stylish' new Yellow Line metro station wows commuters. See pics) Check out her post here: 'My auto driver was wearing an IIMB jacket. Curious me had a lil chat with him... He mentioned he works in the IIMB hostel mess and the students there gifted it to him. Auto driving is his part-time job :)' she wrote. The post quickly gained traction, with many users praising the students' gesture and the bond they seem to share with those who work behind the scenes on campus. "Kindness travels further than we think," one user commented. Another added, "IIMB students are, in fact, the sweetest. I learnt it last week while watching how they care for everyone around them." This isn't the first time a Bengaluru auto driver has gone viral. Just recently, another city-based driver made headlines for being spotted listening to a podcast by entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant while ferrying passengers. X (formerly Twitter) user Priyanshu Tanwar shared a now-viral image showing an auto driver watching a podcast by Naval Ravikant on a small screen during a late-evening ride. His caption read, 'It doesn't get more peak Bengaluru than this.' The post resonated with many who are familiar with the city's tech-savvy hustle culture, notorious traffic, and offbeat street scenes. Several users applauded the driver for making the most of his time, listening to a podcast known for its entrepreneurial and philosophical insights. (Also Read: Bengaluru auto driver spotted listening to Naval Ravikant podcast while driving, internet amazed)
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
‘How to get rich while driving auto': Bengaluru driver streams Naval Ravikant podcast mid-ride; netizens hail ‘peak productivity'
A photo doing the rounds online perfectly captures Bengaluru's quirky, tech-loving spirit. Snapped during a recent autorickshaw ride, the image shows a driver multitasking in the most unexpected way, streaming a Naval Ravikant podcast on a mini screen installed above his windshield, all while navigating traffic with directions running on his phone. The X user who shared the photo summed it up best: 'It doesn't get more peak Bengaluru than this.' It doesn't get more peak bengaluru than this @peakbengaluru — Priyanshu Tanwar (@0xTanwar) August 3, 2025 The post quickly gained traction online, racking up nearly 80,000 views and sparking a wave of reactions in the comments. People admired the autorickshaw driver's dedication and ability to juggle multiple tasks on the go. Many also gave him a nod of respect for making the most of his time by tuning in to Ravikant, whose entrepreneurial and philosophical wisdom continues to inspire countless listeners. A user wrote, 'Listening to podcasts while navigating Bengaluru traffic – @peakbengaluru its finest. Peak productivity in peak traffic.' Another user quipped, '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 third person commented, 'How to get rich while driving auto. Crazy.' However, not everyone missed the background details in the image. Some users cheekily pointed out a pothole visible on the road behind the rickshaw. A user wrote, 'That pothole, though. BLR never disappoints.' Another person added, 'Yeah pothole spotted.' Last month, a Bengaluru commuter shared a bizarre experience on Reddit, recalling how his autorickshaw driver got distracted mid-ride — not by traffic, but by Instagram. 'What made it worse was that he came across a post by Sreeleela(Actor), and instead of just moving on, he actually slowed down the auto right in the middle of the main road to open her profile and scroll through her feed,' the user wrote. Running late for work, the man said he was both angry and stunned by the driver's casual attitude. Despite his frustration, he admitted feeling 'completely helpless' in the moment.
India Today
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Man shares pic of Bengaluru auto driver watching podcast while driving, sparks debate
A man shared a picture of a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver watching Naval Ravikant's podcast while driving online. It has now gone viral on social post, shared by Priyanshu Tanwar on X, was captioned, "It doesn't get more peak Bengaluru than this." The image shows a phone mounted with maps for navigation and an overhead screen where the podcast was a look at the post here:It doesn't get more peak bengaluru than this @peakbengaluru Priyanshu Tanwar (@0xTanwar) August 3, 2025 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 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 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
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru auto driver spotted listening to Naval Ravikant podcast while driving, internet amazed
A photo of a Bengaluru auto rickshaw driver watching a podcast by Indian-origin entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant while navigating city traffic has gone viral, with social media users calling it the most "peak Bengaluru" moment they've seen in a while. X (formerly Twitter) user Priyanshu Tanwar shared the now-viral image.(X/@0xTanwar) X (formerly Twitter) user Priyanshu Tanwar shared the now-viral image, capturing the driver's small screen playing Ravikant's podcast during a late-evening ride. The caption read, 'It doesn't get more peak Bengaluru than this.' (Also Read: 'Fed up with corruption': Viral Bengaluru vs Australia homebuilding post sparks outrage) Check out his post here: The post struck a chord with users familiar with the city's tech-driven hustle culture, heavy traffic, and quirky street moments. Several users praised the auto driver for making productive use of time by tuning into a podcast known for entrepreneurial and philosophical insights. 'Obviously you'd listen to my GOAT Naval while driving an auto rickshaw,' one user commented, while another added, 'Listening to podcasts while navigating Bengaluru traffic, peak productivity in peak traffic.' (Also Read: 'Highest road tax, highest road torture': Bengaluru doctor's viral post reignites outrage over bad traffic) Others admired the driver's intellectual curiosity and drive to learn amid daily chaos. 'I have never been this BLR. It's like gladiators — if you recognize what rickshaw drivers go through every day. Highly commendable,' a user wrote. Another added, 'I hope their families recognize what they are doing and honor them.' However, not everyone missed the background details in the image. Some users cheekily pointed out a pothole visible on the road behind the rickshaw. 'Yes, that pothole on the road is increasing the BLR aura in the background,' joked one user. Another quipped, 'He will definitely increase the fare prices after learning how to get rich.' (Also Read: Bengaluru man forgets backpack on airport bus; here's how BMTC team tracked it down in hours)
