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Techies' 'Struggle Ride': Viral Video Shows Riders Using Drainage Pipes to Avoid Bangalore's Cratered Roads!

By Shravanthi R
Techies' 'Struggle Ride': Viral Video Shows Riders Using Drainage Pipes to Avoid Bangalore's Cratered Roads!

Another video of great struggle has gone viral, serving as evidence of the extent to which road traffic conditions have deteriorated in the city.

Bengaluru: A video capturing the extreme difficulties faced by commuters in Bengaluru due to the city's severely damaged road infrastructure has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and mockery against the civic administration.

The video serves as yet another testament to the abysmal condition of roads in the "Silicon City," which has increasingly become a target of criticism and ridicule, not just from state residents but from people across the country.

The Viral Footage

The widely shared video shows exasperated motorists and bike riders navigating an incredibly challenging stretch of road. The visuals feature - Roads filled with large, open potholes and uneven terrain. Stagnant, dirty water pooling everywhere.

In a desperate attempt to bypass the worst sections of the broken road, riders are seen precariously maneuvering their bikes along the narrow concrete drainage culverts/pipes running parallel to the street. iQOO Z10x 5G (Ultramarine, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | 6500 mAh Large Capacity Battery | Dimensity 7300 Processor | Military-Grade Durability

Public Backlash and Sarcasm -

The footage has drawn the ire of netizens who have sarcastically tagged government officials and political leaders, criticizing the lack of infrastructure development.

A highly viral, and typical, post accompanying the video mocks the plight of the city's IT workforce, stating:

"This is the journey of Bengaluru techies! If coders are given this much physical hardship, their code will surely become sharper!"

This incident is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding the city's infrastructure failures. Citizens continue to express frustration over the poor quality of temporary repair work and the ongoing delays in completing road construction projects. Also Read: Annabhagya Scheme: Tur Dal to Replace Moong Dal in Indira Food Kits