By The Sampadak Express
Bengaluru’s notorious traffic jams and frequent cab shortages have become part of the daily grind for commuters. But one clever man found an unexpected solution to his work commute problem, bypassing traditional ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola. Instead of waiting for a ride, he decided to think outside the box — or, in this case, outside the car — by booking himself as a “parcel” on the Porter app, an app designed to transport goods, not people.
The unusual commute went viral after the man shared his experience in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In the post, Pathik, who goes by @pathikghugare on the platform, can be seen sitting behind a delivery partner, wearing a helmet emblazoned with the Porter logo. The image immediately caught the attention of social media users, who were both amused and impressed by his resourceful solution.
Captioned “Had to porter myself to the office today cuz no Ola Uber,” the post resonated with people struggling with similar transportation issues. Shared just yesterday, it has already racked up over 39,500 views and sparked a flood of reactions from netizens. The post’s humor and ingenuity led many to label it the perfect “Bengaluru jugaad” — a term commonly used to describe quick, resourceful fixes to everyday problems.
In the comment section, users had plenty to say. One wrote, “Modern problems require modern solutions, huh?” while another offered an alternative suggestion: “Go to the office at 6 AM, leave by 2 PM—least time spent in traffic this.” Others shared their thoughts on the concept of a “Porter commute,” with one commenter expressing, “Finally, someone did what I had once thought of! Might do it as well now XD.”
Not everyone was just laughing, though. Many praised the man’s creativity, with one user commenting, “Uff, genius! Desperate times need desperate measures.” It’s clear that the man’s quick thinking not only helped him tackle his daily commute but also captured the attention of many, earning him admiration for his out-of-the-box thinking.
In a city like Bengaluru, where traffic woes are a daily struggle, this story has become a shining example of how people can turn to unconventional methods to solve real-world challenges. Whether or not the “Porter commute” becomes a new trend remains to be seen, but for now, it’s certainly captured the imagination of the internet.
