Once known for its pleasant weather, booming tech industry, and promise of a better quality of life, Bangalore is now leaving many of its residents feeling overwhelmed. A recent post on Reddit has sparked a wave of discussion as citizens shared their struggles with the city’s growing urban chaos.
From Dream City to Daily Struggles
The original poster, who has been living in Bangalore for nine years, highlighted the stark realities of life in the city today:
• 3 hours in traffic to travel 12 km
• ₹30K+ rent for a 1BHK with no parking
• 7+ cab booking apps but no rides available
• Sudden downpours with no drainage
• Autos rejecting more rides than dating apps
“Don’t get me wrong, I love this city,” the user wrote. “But lately it’s been feeling like a toxic relationship: high highs and very low lows. Is it just me? Or are others feeling the same?”
Frustration with City Administration and Traffic
The post triggered several comments, with many pointing fingers at the city’s governance and infrastructure planning.
“One user said, I feel the administration is lazy. They have a job they can’t lose, fixed salary with assured increments and benefits. They only have to do the bare minimum unless someone holds them accountable, which no one does. So they copy and paste some western solutions, while we need specialized solutions for our climate, way of living and population density. We have engineers behind conception and design of all these projects. Let’s face it. Why are they getting paid if all they do is copy paste, and they are getting paid with our money only.”
Others focused on the city’s worsening traffic situation. Another added, “Personally, the traffic situation is worse since the last 3-4 years because of traffic diversions, shrinking and damages to the roads because of the metro works. Add dust because of the construction to the mayhem. I have to cross hebbal, manyata, and Hennur bottlenecks daily. I’m forced to drive as I live far from the office, and the cabs are either costly or hours long waiting time, especially in the rain (don’t talk about public transport, it’s not there in the picture).”
Despite the complaints, many residents admitted they still have a deep connection to the city, holding on to hope that Bangalore’s strengths might one day outweigh its growing pains.