Bengaluru Man Books Goods Transport Service to ‘Deliver’ Himself to Office Amid Uber, Ola Shortage

A Bengaluru man, Pathik, creatively booked a Porter ride—typically used for transporting goods—when he couldn’t find an Uber or Ola. His viral social media post, featuring him riding pillion on a Porter two-wheeler, amused many and gained thousands of views. The incident highlights Bengaluru’s ongoing traffic and ride-hailing challenges, sparking humorous online reactions.

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• Bengaluru Man ‘Porters’ Himself to Office After Failing to Find Uber or Ola
• Bengaluru Man ‘Porters’ Himself to Office Amid Uber, Ola Shortage

Bengaluru Man Books Goods Transport Service to ‘Deliver’ Himself to Office Amid Uber, Ola Shortage

Bengaluru Man ‘Porters’ Himself to Office After Failing to Find Uber or Ola

Bengaluru Man Books Goods Transport Service A Bengaluru resident came up with a creative solution when he was unable to book a ride through Uber or Ola while commuting to work. Instead of giving up, Pathik opted for Porter—a service typically used for transporting goods.

In a now-viral post on X, Pathik shared a picture of himself riding a Porter two-wheeler with the caption, “Had to porter myself to office today because no Ola, Uber.”

The post quickly gained traction, amassing nearly 60,000 views. Social media users responded with amusement, calling his idea “genius” and even thanking him for the inspiration.

Bengaluru’s infamous traffic and the constant struggle to book cabs through ride-hailing apps are all too familiar for its residents. When faced with long wait times on Uber and Ola, one commuter, Pathik, came up with an unconventional workaround—he booked a ride on Porter, a platform usually used for transporting goods.

Sharing his experience on social media, Pathik posted a picture of himself riding pillion on a Porter two-wheeler, with the delivery partner in front and the company’s branding visible on the helmet. His witty caption read, “Had to porter myself to office today because no Ola, Uber.”

Since being posted on X, the tweet has amassed over 36,000 views, sparking a wave of humorous reactions. One user joked, “Finally, someone did what I always thought of! Might try it too now.” Another quipped, “There was a time when the Powerpuff Girls saved the day, now it’s Porter.”

Bengaluru’s traffic woes never fail to amuse. In another instance, a man stranded on a city flyover was surprised to receive a message from Rapido checking on his well-being after his auto-rickshaw remained stationary for an extended period.

Bengaluru Man ‘Porters’ Himself to Office Amid Uber, Ola Shortage

Bengaluru Man Books Goods Transport Service Bengaluru’s infamous traffic and frequent cab shortages are a common struggle for commuters. When faced with long wait times on Uber and Ola, one Bengaluru resident, Pathik, came up with a creative alternative—booking a ride through Porter, a service typically used for transporting goods.

Pathik shared his experience on social media, posting a photo of himself riding pillion on a Porter two-wheeler, with the delivery partner in front and the app’s branding visible on the helmet. His humorous caption read, “Had to porter myself to office today because no Ola, Uber.”

Since being posted on February 6, the tweet has gained over 32,000 views and sparked a wave of reactions online. Many users found the idea amusing, calling it a “genius Bengaluru moment.” Others related to the daily struggle, with some even admitting they had considered the same workaround but never acted on it.

In a separate incident, another Bengaluru commuter was taken aback when he received a message from Rapido checking on his safety. The alert was triggered after his auto-rickshaw remained stationary for an extended period due to traffic congestion.

From creative commute solutions to unexpected app notifications, Bengaluru never fails to surprise!