Overview

• A commuter posting as @AverageGamer411 reported leaving work at 6 pm and getting home at 9:15 pm for a 12-km journey with no rain, protests or accidents.
• Regular BMTC buses failed to show up and apps like Tummoc and Namma BMTC offered no real-time updates, forcing riders into an expensive ‘auto hunt’ with drivers demanding extra tips.
• Residents say they now brace for transport failures by adding hours to travel plans, carrying backup chargers and water bottles to navigate daily delays.
• A viral Reddit account from a Kannadiga woman described growing hostility and contempt from bus conductors and auto drivers toward migrants and well-dressed commuters.
• The state government’s recent ban on bike taxis has removed a key last-mile option, intensifying frustrations over Bengaluru’s outdated infrastructure.