In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), a user shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp chat that perfectly sums up what many are calling a "peak Bengaluru moment."
The message recounts an amusing encounter, "Funny thing happened you kow. I booked Uber and the guy who picked me up was a team lead at my office."
According to the chat, the team lead revealed that he moonlights as a cab driver, not for money, but simply to cut through boredom. “He said he does this for fun and to kill some boredom,” the message read.
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Check out the post here:
How did X users react?
The post quickly gained traction online, with users reacting to the quirks of startup life, work culture, and the city's unique hustle energy. Many called it a quintessential Bengaluru story, where techies switch between sprint planning and steering wheels.
{{/usCountry}}The post quickly gained traction online, with users reacting to the quirks of startup life, work culture, and the city's unique hustle energy. Many called it a quintessential Bengaluru story, where techies switch between sprint planning and steering wheels.
{{/usCountry}}While some online hailed it as a classic example of Bengaluru's quirky tech life, others weren’t so convinced.
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“How do Bangalore people have that much time 🧐” one user asked, pointing to the city’s infamous traffic.
“Being stuck in traffic for hours, to pass time? Sounds fishy!” said another.
A few compared it to similar stories from elsewhere: “Peak Hyderabad moment as well.”
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Others took a more practical view, “Extra money always helps, I guess.”
Some, however, were more skeptical. “No one does it for fun, probably facing financial issues,” one comment read, hinting at the pressures of urban living despite seemingly high-paying jobs.
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