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A woman’s attempt to find the perfect time to leave work without getting stuck in congestion ended with an unexpected solution (Image-Instagram/@idli_dosai_bros)
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News18•04-10-2026, 12:21
Bengaluru Woman's Bizarre Traffic Solution Goes Viral: "Best Time To Leave Office Is..."
  • •A Bengaluru woman, Kavya, shared a viral video highlighting the city's severe traffic congestion, even at 3:20 pm.
  • •After extensive "research" trying different timings, Kavya concluded that working from home is the only way to avoid Bengaluru traffic.
  • •Her frustration stemmed from being stuck in a significant traffic jam during what should have been a less crowded afternoon.
  • •The video, captioned "3 hours of time, energy and fuel waste!", resonated with many social media users facing similar struggles.
  • •Commuters shared various strategies, including adjusting work hours (7 am to 3 pm) or embracing remote work, to combat the city's traffic woes.

Key Questions Answered

After getting stuck in heavy traffic at 3:20 pm, a Bengaluru woman named Kavya suggested that the best time to leave the office is not to go at all, advocating instead for working from home.

The viral video highlighting the mid-afternoon traffic struggle was shared on the Instagram account @idli_dosai_bros.

Social media users related to the commuting struggle, with one suggesting alternative work hours like a 7 am to 3 pm shift, while others agreed with the frustration over the city's congested roads.