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‘Peak Bengaluru moment’: Men spotted travelling on horse tanga on Ragigudda–Silk Board flyover. Watch
A viral post shared on X by Karnataka Portfolio captured two men riding a traditional horse-drawn tanga on the ultra-modern Ragigudda–Silk Board flyover.
Bengaluru, a city where electric cars, superbikes, and premium EVs increasingly dominate the roads, has once again delivered a moment that perfectly blends the old with the new. A viral post shared on X by Karnataka Portfolio captured two men riding a traditional horse-drawn tanga on the ultra-modern Ragigudda–Silk Board flyover.
The sight of a tanga trotting along a cutting-edge, double-decker flyover left commuters stunned and amused in equal measure.
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While motorists around them juggled between traffic snarls, charging stations, and navigation apps, the duo seemed completely unbothered, taking in the ride at a leisurely pace reminiscent of a quieter, bygone era.
The unusual moment quickly gained traction online, with many users dubbing it yet another example of “Peak Bengaluru”.
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In a separate news, a Bengaluru man has shared an unusual late evening encounter that has quickly captured the attention of social media users. Taking to X, user Vaibhav Gupta posted a photograph of his Rapido rider taken from behind as they waited at a traffic signal. The image shows the rider seated on the bike with a phone mounted on the handlebar, its screen glowing in the night.
Gupta explained in his post that the rider was not watching entertainment or navigating traffic, but instead listening to a Node.js tutorial. Sharing the moment, Gupta wrote, "Yesterday my @rapidobikeapp rider was listening to a Node.js tutorial. Upon asking, he told me he’s already a developer and is preparing for a switch. Crazy grind and a @peakbengaluru moment for me."
The post has received more than 94 views so far, along with several reactions applauding the Rapido rider’s dedication to self improvement.
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