Bengaluru auto driver’s dual-phone setup in traffic goes viral: ‘One for doomscrolling, one for navigation’

A video from Bengaluru showing an auto rickshaw driver using two smartphones simultaneously has caught the attention of social media users. The clip, filmed at night in traffic, highlights a scene many found both amusing and oddly relatable.A Bengaluru auto driver was filmed multitasking with two smartphones while driving through city traffic. (Instagram/rucxith)(Also read: Bengaluru auto driver hangs Meta ID card in rickshaw and internet wonders why)In the footage, the driver is seen seated at the front with one smartphone mounted ahead for navigation. Another phone is placed just below the mirror mount, positioned in a way that suggests it is being used for scrolling. The text overlaid on the clip reads, “One for doomscrolling One for navigation,” capturing the essence of the moment.The video was shared Ruchith Bhoopalam, who pointed out the practicality behind the setup. “Not to mention both phones are functionally angled to serve its purpose. Things you see in Bengaluru,” Bhoopalam wrote while sharing the clip online.Take a look here at the clip:Internet reacts with humour and curiosityThe clip has drawn a wave of reactions online, with users responding with humour and playful observations. One user wrote, “bro has to up his game,” while another commented, “auto scroll option,” poking fun at the dual phone setup.A third user added, “Bhaiya got some infinity aura,” highlighting the driver’s seemingly effortless multitasking. Another remarked, “He is the only reason why instagram made auto scroll feature,” linking the scene to popular app features in a witty way.Some users also admired the ingenuity, with one saying, “Multitasking level next,” while another joked, “This is peak Bengaluru innovation.”(Also read: Bengaluru auto driver spotted with pet parrot while on duty, internet calls it ‘so adorable’)A snapshot of everyday life in BengaluruSuch moments often reflect the unique character of Bengaluru’s bustling streets, where innovation and improvisation are a part of daily life.(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)