'Friend in Dubai, I'm in traffic': Bengaluru's traffic struggles continue

Potholes, construction, and more vehicles strain Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure

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Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor
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A typical day in Bengaluru, where time ticks more slowly in traffic. Endless honking, stalled cars, and frustrated faces paint a daily portrait of a city growing faster than its roads can handle. Progress paused at every red signal.
A typical day in Bengaluru, where time ticks more slowly in traffic. Endless honking, stalled cars, and frustrated faces paint a daily portrait of a city growing faster than its roads can handle. Progress paused at every red signal.
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A comical yet painfully relatable video has gone viral, once again highlighting Bengaluru's legendary traffic woes. Shared by Instagram creators Priyanka & Indrayani, the clip shows a never-ending sea of vehicles crawling along a congested city road. The kicker? The caption reads: "Dropped my friend at Bangalore airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I am still stuck in Bangalore's traffic."

While the post sparked laughter, it also echoed the frustration of lakhs of Bengalureans who battle gridlocked streets daily. With over 19 million views, the video highlights a serious issue wrapped in humour. From potholes to endless construction and a growing number of vehicles, the city's infrastructure is struggling to keep up with its population. As the friend touched down in Dubai, the driver remained stuck—both in traffic and in time..

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