Peak Bengaluru Moments: Things That Only This City Could Pull Off

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While complaints about traffic, rent and infrastructure never stopped, the city did what it does best: turned everyday civic chaos into viral entertainment. From office chairs in autos to a house help’s professional leave request, Bengaluru didn’t just endure the year; it documented it in reels, screenshots and punchlines. Here’s a recap of the episodes that defined the city’s most binge-watchable year.Auto driver chooses comfort over everything elseAn auto-rickshaw driver’s comfy, non-standard seat became a viral Bengaluru moment, celebrated online as “innovation meets jugaad.” Woman stuck next to garbage truck feels nothingThis reel that was shared shows how auto rickshaw + heavy traffic vibe is as a relatable peak Bengaluru commute scene. After all, coexistence is key!

Uber driver shows up with smart glassesIt’s not everyday that you see a cab driver pull up, sporting a pair of smart glasses. But, since it’s Bengaluru, anything is possible.House help’s leave requests set the standardWhen IT culture seeps into everyday life: this house help’s perfectly drafted leave requests prove Bengaluru’s influence extends well beyond offices

Virtual reality takes overThis isn’t the first time someone has been spotted in Bengaluru wearing VR glasses and minding their own business. No wonder the city is called the Silicon City of India

Killing the Halloween costumeThe forever-under-construction Ejipura flyover and Sony Signal have a love–hate relationship with Bengaluru, and one couple turned that shared frustration into an iconic Halloween costume

The grind never ends in the city A social-media post highlighted a Bengaluru Rapido rider listening to a Node.js tutorial during a ride — a very real example of grind culture on wheels.