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'Just Bengaluru Things': Man 'Porters' Himself To Office After Failing To Find Uber, Ola

A viral post on X shared by a Bengaluru engineer claims that he booked a Porter ride to go to his office.

‘Modern problems require modern solutions’: Bengaluru man ‘Porters himself’ to office after failing to find Uber, Ola
A Bengaluru man 'Porters' himself to office. (Image Credit: ETV Bharat via X/@pathikghugare)

By ETV Bharat Tech Team

Published : Feb 8, 2025, 4:17 PM IST

Hyderabad:Bengaluru is notorious for its terrific traffic conditions during rush hours. People usually struggle to book cabs via ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber due to long waiting lines. Amongst this, a commuter named Pathik came up with an unconventional solution of booking a ride on Porter to go to the office. The Porter is an app used for transporting goods from one place to another via bike, tempo, and other vehicles.

Pathik Ghugare a machine learning engineer working at Parspec shared an X post on February 6, claiming he had to porter himself to the office because he couldn't fetch a ride via Ola or Uber. The post quickly gained traction and received over 1 lakh views. Many X users praised Pathik for his unconventional solution for Bengaluru's terrific traffic. Several users expressed their views and opinions in a witty fashion.

One user commented that Porter only allows a maximum of 5 kg weight for parcel delivery via a two-wheeler. Another user asked not to give Zepto any new ideas. Ghugare was also asked whether the rider tied him up to the seat as they do with heavy parcels on two-wheelers. The comment was followed by another user who said, "Modern problems require modern solutions."

One user highlighted that the incident has already made its way to LinkedIn. "Just when I think people from Bangalore can't surprise me anymore, someone walks in and does something beyond my wildest imagination," the user said in the LinkedIn post, mentioning that a guy delivered himself to his office using Porter because he couldn't find a cab on Ola or Uber. "Just Bangalore things," the user added.

This viral post was replied to by the logistics service provider, Porter itself stating, "Talk about a #BangaloreBrainwave! (glowing star emoji). When life gave you no Ola or Uber, you channelled your inner superhero and self-ported to work! (Man and Woman superhero emojis) Namma Bengaluru, we salute your creativity and problem-solving streak and kudos to you for sharing this wonderful adventure with us."

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