Zepto co-founder calls Bengaluru traffic ‘painful’, says he needs to take flight to reach airport

Bengaluru’s notorious traffic remains a hot topic, with residents growing increasingly frustrated.

Updated on: Oct 16, 2025, 12:55:39 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Zepto co-founder Aadit Palicha has joined Bengaluru residents in criticising the city’s notorious traffic, describing his commute to the airport as “the most painful thing” in his life at present.

Congested roads and infrastructure chaos continue to add to the city’s woes. (Unsplash)

Speaking on the Exploring Minds podcast, hosted by Shivank Joshi, Palicha said that his biggest problem is the commute whenever he needs to take a flight from where he stays in Bengaluru to the airport. “That’s like the most painful thing that I have to do one or two times a month,” he added.

Bengaluru’s notorious traffic remains a hot topic, with residents growing increasingly frustrated. Congested roads and infrastructure chaos continue to add to the city’s woes.

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When the podcast host mentioned that several companies are working to ease traffic congestion towards the airport road, the Zepto co-founder laughed and said, “I’ll be very happy if that happens.”

According to a report by Business Today, Palicha also spoke openly about his frustrations with managing multiple communication platforms. In the interview, he said that juggling emails, Slack, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn often leads to important conversations getting lost or mixed up.

Joshi described this as “a real founder’s problem,” and Palicha agreed, noting that while some startups, such as Beeper, have attempted to create unified communication tools, few have succeeded in scaling these solutions effectively.

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In addition to communication challenges, Palicha expressed a desire for better learning tools. He mentioned that while JSTOR offers extensive research materials, having easy access to university-style lectures in one place would be invaluable.

Palicha’s comments shed light on the everyday challenges faced by entrepreneurs and professionals navigating the complexities of modern digital communication and knowledge access

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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