Bengaluru, Oct 15, 2025: Bengaluru’s infamous traffic congestion once again captured national attention, thanks to a post by Rajan Anandan, Managing Director of Peak XV Partners. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Anandan succinctly summarized the daily frustrations of Bengalureans: “2.5 hours to get to the Bangalore airport from the city. Flight time from Bangalore to Delhi is 2.5 hours.”

The post quickly went viral, drawing reactions ranging from humorous quips to serious proposals for long-term solutions. Millions of residents empathized with Anandan, who had perfectly captured the ordeal faced by commuters navigating the city’s bottlenecked roads.

Humour Meets Reality

Social media users responded with a blend of humor, sarcasm, and creativity. One user suggested, “Perhaps Air-Taxis soon. Metro Rails might ease things a bit as well. However, this post calls for subtle humour.” Another went further with playful wordplay, writing, “Peak Humour: Peak traffic analysis by Peak XV legend giving Peak success to thriving entrepreneurs, a Peak opportunity to build a Peak business model to minimize traffic agonies, giving everyone working in Bengaluru a Peak life for once. Now, that’s a Peak Bengaluru moment. Pun intended.”

The post also inspired imaginative proposals. Suggestions ranged from connecting flights from Jayanagar to the airport, to developing an Aerocity similar to Delhi Airport’s setup, highlighting the growing desire for innovative solutions to the city’s chronic congestion.

Call for Action

For others, the viral post became a rallying point for real-world problem-solving. “We startups have to come together and solve this problem. Let’s make a task force and tackle Bengaluru’s traffic woes. I’m ready to give my time and effort pro bono, who else will join?” one user wrote, signaling an entrepreneurial approach to urban mobility issues.

Practical advice and skepticism also emerged in the thread. “It’s never taken me more than 45 minutes to get from the airport to Koramangala. A bit of planning and timing your travel helps,” noted a resident, reflecting the varied experiences of Bengaluru commuters.

Traffic Reality on the Ground

Anandan’s frustrations were far from abstract. On Wednesday, a major traffic jam along the Marathahalli to Ecospace stretch left vehicles crawling along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). Commuters reported long delays, with some describing the situation as “unreal traffic.”

Reddit users echoed these accounts, warning others to delay their journeys. “Extreme traffic from Marathahalli to Ecospace. Standstill. Unreal traffic jam today,” one user wrote, advising office-goers to leave after 6 pm and monitor live maps before setting off.

The viral post and the ensuing discussion underline the urgent need for sustainable traffic solutions in Bengaluru. As the city continues to grow rapidly, its residents, entrepreneurs, and civic authorities face mounting pressure to address congestion, improve infrastructure, and explore innovative mobility options to restore sanity to daily commutes.