Bengaluru auto driver goes extra mile to assist commuters catch train
1 year ago

Bengaluru auto driver goes extra mile to assist commuters catch train

Hindustan Times  

Have you ever missed a train and thought about what you could do? Well, the auto drivers present at the station are known to help travellers catch their train at the next stop. Recently, an individual shared how he and his friend were able to catch the train at the next stop with the help of an auto driver. In the next few tweets, he shared that his train left the station, but an auto driver offered to help him catch the train from the next station. I contemplated that if I needed to book a flight now, it would cost thrice the fare, and my 2AC ticket would also go to waste; hence, we decided to go for it.” He then shared how the auto driver sped through traffic and got them to the station in 25 minutes.

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Bengaluru auto driver sets up library in vehicle, offers free books to passengers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengaluru auto driver sets up library in vehicle, offers free books to passengers

India Today  

A Bengaluru auto driver has captured the internet’s attention by transforming his vehicle into a mini library. While stuck in traffic, my friend stumbled upon this mini-library on wheels.” Highlighting the collection, he added, “From ‘Why Divorce?’ to ‘God Loves You,’ this auto driver doubles as a life coach, counselor, and spiritual guide, all while navigating Bengaluru’s chaotic roads.” See …

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major enforcement drive, the Bengaluru Traffic Police registered nearly 6,000 cases against e-commerce delivery personnel on Monday for violating traffic rules. Other notable offenses included 1,260 instances of vehicles parked in no-parking zones, 671 cases of no-entry zone violations, and 523 riders without helmets. ‘Embrace public transport’ Recently, Bengaluru Traffic police urged citizens to embrace public transport as …

Bengaluru Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru techie faces 4-hour battle to get home through heavy traffic due to heavy rains. Sudeep P. Nambiar, a tech worker, endured a frustrating four-hour commute home, with his journey taking nearly four hours. The tweet has garnered widespread attention, with users sharing their own experiences and suggestions for dealing with Bengaluru's notorious traffic. Some users suggest working from home, …

Bengaluru Driver's Unique Initiative to Teach Kannada To Passengers Goes Viral
2 months ago

Bengaluru Driver's Unique Initiative to Teach Kannada To Passengers Goes Viral

ABP News  

A Bengaluru driver has launched an innovative initiative to promote regional language by displaying a Kannada-language leaflet inside his auto. The initiative, titled 'Learn Kannada with Kannadiga,' aims to help non-Kannada speakers improve their communication skills in the local language when they visit Bengaluru. The simple leaflet includes a sample phrase from the language, highlighting the expressions 'Inside Auto' and …

Kannada Language Learning on Wheels: Bengaluru Auto Driver's Unique Initiative Goes Viral
Trending News
2 months ago

Kannada Language Learning on Wheels: Bengaluru Auto Driver's Unique Initiative Goes Viral

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru auto driver creates unique initiative to bridge Kannada language gap: A leaflet offering passengers a chance to learn Kannada while traveling has gone viral. The driver displays a leaflet inside his auto, featuring common sentences in Kannada translated into English. The simple idea quickly turned into a viral hit, with social media users praising his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit …

Bengaluru auto driver returns forgotten ₹30 the following day, wins hearts with honesty
4 months ago

Bengaluru auto driver returns forgotten ₹30 the following day, wins hearts with honesty

Hindustan Times  

Recently, an auto driver from Bengaluru took the initiative to return the extra money that was forgotten during a passenger's ride. A Bengaluru auto driver has won hearts with his honesty His fare for the ride was ₹200, however in the middle of the ride the auto driver stopped at a petrol pump and he asked him to PhonePay his …

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident recently narrated a troubling encounter with an Ola driver in the city. In a social media post, he recounted that he had been abused by the auto driver, who demanded extra money for the ride. Please send us the CRN number of your ride and your email ID via Direct Message so we can investigate this issue …

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month: Report

Hindustan Times  

After Namma Yatri’s resounding success, another local mobility app, especially tailored for auto rickshaws, made an entry into Bengaluru. The app Nagara Metered Auto roped in a few auto drivers from the city and promised its customers that they would operate with meter fares. Over 1500 auto drivers registered in Bengaluru's Nagara app within a month According to a report …

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Bengaluru, known for its notorious traffic jams, had an eerie experience recently while being stuck in one of the gridlocks in the city as they had the view of a car in front of them with two creepy faces staring at them. X Seshal Jain posted a short clip earlier this week showing his view of a cab …

On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic
6 months ago

On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic

Hindustan Times  

Bikers in Bengaluru continue to violate the basic traffic rules, as many of them were spotted riding on footpaths, which are meant for pedestrians. A video has now become viral on social media showing a stream of bikers travelling on footpaths to avoid getting stuck in traffic. On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic An …

Bengaluru resident's heartfelt interaction with auto driver on competitive exams goes viral
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru resident's heartfelt interaction with auto driver on competitive exams goes viral

Hindustan Times  

A heart warming exchange between a Bengaluru resident and an auto driver has captured the essence of genuine human connection in a recent social media post. Rao's post struck a chord with many online, garnering over 1 lakh views and prompting discussions about the significance of authentic interactions in daily life. The conversation between Rao and the auto driver commenced …

Bengaluru metro update: New driverless train from China to start with drivers. Here's all you need to know
10 months ago

Bengaluru metro update: New driverless train from China to start with drivers. Here's all you need to know

Live Mint  

Bengaluru news: Bengaluru's new driverless metro train from China which arrived earlier this month will be initially operated with drivers, The New Indian Express has reported. As per the report, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited is initially planning to operate with drivers due to permission constraints. The driverless metro train comprising six coaches from China arrived at Hebbagodi depot in …

Bengaluru man pays traffic fine of ₹49,100, cops post a pic with him
10 months ago

Bengaluru man pays traffic fine of ₹49,100, cops post a pic with him

Hindustan Times  

In a crackdown of traffic fine defaulters, Bengaluru police caught a man with pending fines of ₹49,100. Bengaluru man pays pending traffic fine of ₹ 49,100, cops post a pic with him In an announcement, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for traffic said, “For Traffic Violations, Today we collected 49,100/- rs fine full amount from the owner of the KA50-S-3579 …

Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warn violators of clearing dues
10 months ago

Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warn violators of clearing dues

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru traffic police conducted a special drive to identify vehicles violating traffic rules and refraining from paying fines. Bengaluru police crack down on vehicles with pending fines, warns violators A total of 10,210 violations were recorded, attracting fines worth ₹ ₹1.07 crore. In an X post, Bengaluru police wrote, “Crackdown Alert: Traffic South Division's recent operation led to the seizure …

Bengaluru Rickshaw Driver Helps Man Catch His Train: 'My Money and Hassles Were Saved'
1 year ago

Bengaluru Rickshaw Driver Helps Man Catch His Train: 'My Money and Hassles Were Saved'

News 18  

You know that heart-pounding race against time to catch a train, witnessing it roll away, and the sinking feeling of missing it – it’s practically a breakup in locomotive form. Yet, one Bengaluru man managed to escape this predicament, all thanks to an auto-rickshaw driver who skillfully maneuvered through traffic to ensure he caught his train. “I was still seeing …

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick

India TV News  

Trending news: Bengaluru is popularly known for its traffic jams and extremely lengthy commutes. Jain posted a screenshot from a ride-sharing app that displayed an astonishing travel time of 132 minutes to cover the distance of 45.3 kilometres between Bengaluru city and the airport. In his funny caption, Vishal Jain provided a Bengaluru survival tip for those intending to pick …

Average commute time for car users in Bengaluru is minimum of one hour when covering 10 kilometres, finds Personal2Public survey report
1 year, 3 months ago

Average commute time for car users in Bengaluru is minimum of one hour when covering 10 kilometres, finds Personal2Public survey report

The Hindu  

In Bengaluru, the average commute time for car users is typically observed to be a minimum of one hour when covering a standard travel distance of 10 kilometres while the car users spend about 1-1.5 hours in one direction as compared to 35-40 minutes by two-wheelers, according to a report which is part of the Personal2Public campaign launched by NGOs, …

Bengaluru Auto Driver's Story Of Taking PUC Paper After Dropping Out Of School Is Viral
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Auto Driver's Story Of Taking PUC Paper After Dropping Out Of School Is Viral

ABP News  

A post shared on X, formerly Twitter by Nidhi Agarwal, a Bengaluru-based professional about her extraordinary encounter with an auto-rickshaw driver of the city has gone viral. The tweet explains how the driver, Baskar had recently taken his English paper as a part of his Pre-University Course exams almost 38 years after drooping out of school. His enduring smile was …

Bengaluru Man's Ride Halted For Long Raises Uber's 'Emergency' Concerns But Bro it's Traffic
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Man's Ride Halted For Long Raises Uber's 'Emergency' Concerns But Bro it's Traffic

News 18  

Imagine you’ve just booked a taxi through an app that is keeping tabs on everything – the estimated arrival time, the driver’s info, and the chosen route. Well, this quirky incident happened to a man in Bengaluru, and the unexpected reason behind the halt was none other than the city’s notorious traffic! Please let us know if everything is OK.” …

Bengaluru Auto Driver’s Waiting Time ‘Ultimatum’ For Passenger Is Just Too Funny
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Auto Driver’s Waiting Time ‘Ultimatum’ For Passenger Is Just Too Funny

News 18  

People in Bengaluru lose hours every day only in commuting owing to heavy traffic jams and congested roads. A Twitter user recently opened up about receiving a hilarious ultimatum from an auto driver. When the customer fails to connect with the driver, the latter says “Time is over.” The Twitter user shared a screenshot of the funny one-sided conversation online …

Bengaluru auto driver cancels ride to charge extra from a man; story goes viral on internet
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru auto driver cancels ride to charge extra from a man; story goes viral on internet

India TV News  

Fares have been increasing day by day and so have the demands of the people as well. In a world where tweets go viral in the blink of an eye, recently where a Mumbai-based CEO’s revelation of paying Rs 100 for a 500-meter distance gained attention. Now another such incident is going viral on social media, where an individual shared …

Mumbai CEO charged ₹100 for 500 mt auto ride in Bengaluru, Twitterati responds
1 year, 4 months ago

Mumbai CEO charged ₹100 for 500 mt auto ride in Bengaluru, Twitterati responds

Hindustan Times  

The ‘costly’ auto rides in Bengaluru raked up a discussion on Twitter once again after the Mumbai CEO shared his experience in the city. Mumbai CEO charged ₹ 100 for 500 mt auto ride in Bengaluru, Twitterati responds Natekar also called the auto meter as the most ‘ornamental’ thing inside the auto. I refused to pay and decided to walk …

Man pays ₹100 for 500 metres ride in Bengaluru, raises eyebrows
1 year, 4 months ago

Man pays ₹100 for 500 metres ride in Bengaluru, raises eyebrows

Hindustan Times  

In Bengaluru, traffic can be a real problem, and some auto drivers take advantage of this by charging high fares for shorter distances. Mandar Natekar, Co-founder and CEO of NeuralGarage - a software company based in Bengaluru - shared his experience on Twitter, shedding light on the city’s high cost of auto fares. To give perspective, in Mumbai, ₹100 is …

CEO shares he paid Rs 100 for 500-metre auto ride in Bengaluru. Internet is not surprised
1 year, 4 months ago

CEO shares he paid Rs 100 for 500-metre auto ride in Bengaluru. Internet is not surprised

India Today  

The CEO of a Mumbai-based company was shocked to discover that auto drivers in Bengaluru do not charge fares based on the meter. @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/7piaKjGhnY — Mandar Natekar July 22, 2023 TVF president Vijay Koshy commented on Mandar’s post and wrote, “It’s practically the same for every city outside Mumbai. — Mandar Natekar July 22, 2023 The post went viral …

Bengaluru auto driver in tears after earning Rs 40 in 5 hours. Internet is divided
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru auto driver in tears after earning Rs 40 in 5 hours. Internet is divided

India Today  

A video of a Bengaluru auto driver breaking down due to his meagre earnings has gone viral on social media. The one-minute clip was posted on Twitter by a user named Zavier as he claimed that the auto driver’s wages had been affected due to free bus rides provided by the Karnataka government. “A Bengaluru auto driver in tears after …

Bengaluru traffic story: Man books Uber auto, ride is 24 km, 71 mins away
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru traffic story: Man books Uber auto, ride is 24 km, 71 mins away

Hindustan Times  

A man on Tuesday made headlines after tweeting a screenshot of the wait-time for an auto in Bengaluru city, which left Twitter users in splits. Captioning the photo, “Huge respect for him if he actually shows up,” the user also used the popular “peak Bengaluru” hashtag. “Huge respect for you also if you wait that long,” a Twitter user replied …

Bengaluru man shares an epic post on traffic jam in the city. Read here
2 years, 6 months ago

Bengaluru man shares an epic post on traffic jam in the city. Read here

Live Mint  

India's IT hub, Bengaluru is also one of the most congested cities in the world and the residents of Bengaluru need to face a hard time driving thorough to the city or travelling from one part to the another. Recently a Twitter user named Shrikant shared an epic post on Bengaluru traffic and his innovative sarcasm has already strike a …

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