Tale of two journeys: One soars to Dubai, other grounded in Bengaluru traffic

In a relatable twist of fate, a social media post has gone viral as a Bengaluru girl humorously lamented about being stuck in city traffic after dropping her friend off at the airport to catch a flight for Dubai. While her friend is already soaking up the sun and enjoying the luxurious life in Dubai, the protagonist found herself ensnared in the notorious traffic jam of Bengaluru.

The relatable post, filled with a mix of humour and exasperation, perfectly encapsulates the everyday struggles of navigating the city’s congested roads while dreaming of faraway escapades. It has resonated with countless Bengalureans who find themselves in similar situations, sparking a wave of laughter and shared frustration online.

"Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic," the text insert on the video reads.

"Based on true incidents. Tag Bangalore people," the caption reads.

One user wrote, “At this point I would rather walk.”

Another commented, “Bro I’m not even kidding, this actually happened to me. My sister was leaving to mangalore she boarded last minute and she had already reached mangalore and i was still onw home (not even exaggerating).”

A third said, “In Bangalore 1km by car = 3 hour's and 1km by walk = 10 minutes 😂”