BENGALURU (Metro Rail & Steel): In a recent viral video that has taken social media by storm, Bengaluru’s metro train system has found itself under the glaring spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The six-second clip vividly captures scenes that evoke the chaotic rush-hour experiences of Mumbai’s local trains. The video exposes the grim reality of overcrowding within Bengaluru’s public transportation network, shedding light on the daily challenges faced by commuters in the bustling city.
The video, which was shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), has sparked intense discussions and garnered significant attention. The caption accompanying the video, “Bangalore guys used to laugh at Mumbai locals until they got their own public transport,” aptly reflects the ironic twist of fate. It underscores the fact that residents of both cities continue to grapple with insufficient improvements in their respective public infrastructure.
In the video, women are seen struggling to board already packed train compartments, while a sizable number of commuters wait outside the gates, knowing that the metro in front of them is simply too overcrowded. The recording was made by one of the passengers, providing an unfiltered view of the situation.
Commuting in Bengaluru, often referred to as the ‘Silicon Valley of India,’ has become an arduous ordeal. Beyond the metro, daily traffic jams torment commuters, with hundreds finding themselves trapped in gridlock for hours. The city, celebrated for its innovation and technological prowess, is paradoxically plagued by an aging and overburdened public transportation system.
