Bengaluru woman books cab, finds her team lead driving to ‘beat boredom’ | Bengaluru
In a now-viral post on X (formerly Twitter), a user shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp chat that perfectly sums up what many are calling a “peak Bengaluru moment.” The team lead revealed that he moonlights as a cab driver, not for money, but simply to cut through boredom. (Representational Image) The message recounts an amusing encounter, “Funny thing happened you kow. I booked Uber and the guy who picked me up was a team lead at my office.” According to the chat, the team lead revealed that he moonlights as a cab driver, not for money, but simply to cut through boredom. “He said he does this for fun and to kill some boredom,” the message read. (Also Read: Bengaluru rave party bust: 31 arrested, including Chinese national; most attendees IT professionals) Check out the post here: How did X users react?The post quickly gained traction online, with users reacting to the quirks of startup life, work culture, and the city’s unique hustle energy. Many called it a quintessential Bengaluru story, where techies switch between sprint planning and steering wheels. While some online hailed it as a classic example of Bengaluru’s quirky tech life, others weren’t so convinced. (Also Read: ’18 years in Bengaluru, still no Kannada’: Man says friend now calls Kannadigas biased) “How do Bangalore people have that much time 🧐” one user asked, pointing to the city’s infamous traffic. “Being stuck in traffic for hours, to pass time? Sounds fishy!” said another. A few compared it to similar stories from elsewhere: “Peak Hyderabad moment as well.” (Also Read: AI image showing ’90s Bengaluru vs 2025′ goes viral, suggests Inner Line Permit as solution) Others took a more practical view, “Extra money always helps, I guess.” Some, however, were more skeptical. “No one does it for fun, probably facing financial issues,” one comment read, hinting at the pressures of urban living despite seemingly high-paying jobs. (Also Read: Bengaluru tech founder to shift office to Pune over language tensions, Kannadigas say ‘good riddance’)
