Only In Bengaluru, Google Maps Shows Walking 6 Km Is Faster Than Driving

Bengaluru is infamous for its traffic woes, with many finding that getting from point A to point B often takes much longer than expected. Recently, a social media post highlighted just how severe the issue can be, showing that travelling by foot might sometimes be faster than driving in the city. X user Ayush Singh shared a screenshot of Google Maps comparing travel times for a route from Brigade Metropolis to KR Puram Railway Station which has a distance of 6 kilometres.

The screenshot reveals the driving route between the two locations would take approximately 44 minutes whereas walking would take around 42 minutes. This revelation comes as no surprise to locals. With Bengaluru’s status as India’s IT capital attracting a constant influx of professionals, the city’s infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the growing population. As a result, traffic congestion has become a persistent issue, making even shorter trips a time-consuming endeavour.

Sharing the screenshot, Singh wrote, “This happens only in Bangalore.”

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Since being shared online, the post has ignited a lively debate among social media users. Many voiced their dissatisfaction with Bengaluru’s traffic, while others shared different perspectives.

One user noted, “Same story across many metro cities in the world,” while another added, “Mumbai and Delhi also same situation during peak.”

Expressing frustration over the city’s infrastructure, a person commented, “tbh i dont mind walking for an hour but the footpaths(if its present) are so terrible that i’d rather be stuck in a traffic jam.”

There was also a sarcastic take on the situation. One user quipped, “Bangalore encourages walking a lot but people are not ready to take that step, but Bengaluru will wait for you to walk. Let’s walk. Listen to Bengaluru.”

Another added, “#Bengaluru force you for healthy fit lifestyle – your trademill at the gym not required.”

On a more constructive note, some users pointed to the metro as a solution. “Look between them to see why the metro is the most important infrastructure for the city,” one user stated, noting the metro route takes only 13 minutes between the two destinations.

Another chimed in with, “You have an option to go in metro. Just 2 stops away. Don’t complain!”

“My buddy and I would check maps before getting on the office shuttle; half the times we’d end up walking back home gappe marte (while gossiping) hue as it was faster,” someone else shared.

A user criticised, “yet they want to focus all their energy on kannada vs other languages. it’s like roof is leaky in rainy season but all discussion is about wall paint colour.”

The post has accumulated over 6 lakh views so far.