Meet Bengaluru's tech-savvy auto driver, who flashes his watch to collect payments

A Bengaluru auto driver is embracing the digital revolution by using a smartwatch to collect payments via QR code, leading to a “Peak Bengaluru” moment.

Published on: Sep 21, 2024, 14:30:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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In yet another “Peak Bengaluru” moment, an auto driver in Bengaluru is making waves, by not just navigating the city's chaotic traffic but also steering his way into the digital age -- with a QR code on his smartwatch! The auto driver uses a QR code on his smartwatch to collect payments for his rides, making for a viral post on social media.

A social media post featuring a picture of the auto driver with his tech-savvy smartwatch and QR code has gone viral, garnering over 488,000 views and 24,000 likes. (X)

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With India embracing the digital revolution, Bengaluru stands at the forefront of this transformation. Known for its hipster tech culture and start-up spirit, the city is teeming with innovators and early adopters. And the auto driver, called “Anna” by various social media users, is blending seamlessly into this landscape, proving that even the most traditional professions can hop on the digital bandwagon.

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A social media post featuring a picture of the auto driver with his tech-savvy smartwatch and QR code has gone viral, garnering over 488,000 views and 24,000 likes. “Auto anna pulled out the #peakBengaluru move,” the user posted on X.

The post also amassed a horde of quirky and hilarious responses, with the official account of “Peak Bengaluru” replying with a laughing emoji.

See the post here:

“Anna: 1; All of us: 0,” a user commented.

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Other comments included, “Modern problems require Modern solutions,” and “Bitcoin accepted?”

“Wow...Now I accept that India has become digital,” another user wrote.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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