Unicycle rider dodges traffic, viral video raises safety concerns

The viral video features a man riding a unicycle in Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:12 PM Mar 04, 2025 IST

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A video went viral recently, where a man can be seen driving a unicycle on a busy road in Bengaluru. The viral post read, “Is this the future of Bengaluru commutes or just next-level risky?” The video was posted on Instagram by @bengaluru_visuals and has gained around 3.7M views.

In the video the man was seen in his unicycle wearing a helmet and a bag carried on his back, beating the traffic.

The video recorded by a fellow commuter, divided the internet as some called it a clever idea to beat traffic while others pointed out safety concerns.

A user commented, “Highly risky considering Bengaluru traffic.”

Another commented, “Bengaluru is not for beginners.”

“It takes just one pothole to go under that bus”, commented a third user.

Others praising the man’s idea commented, “Traffic proof”, “Good way to escape from Bangalore traffic.”

“Peak Bengaluru moment”, commented another user.

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