Friend in Dubai, I'm stuck in Bengaluru traffic!" – Viral post sparks memes

An Instagram post highlighting Bengaluru’s notorious traffic has triggered widespread reactions online after a user claimed that her friend had reached Dubai while she was still stuck in the city’s traffic jam. The viral video, shared by food and travel vloggers Priyanka and Indrayani, recounts dropping a friend at Bangalore International Airport for a flight to Dubai, only to find themselves still caught in traffic by the time the flight landed.

The video, showing a long line of vehicles crawling through the city, included the on-screen text: "Dropped my friend at Bangalore Airport as she was leaving for Dubai. She reached Dubai, and I'm still stuck in Bangalore's traffic." The caption added, "Based on true incidents. Tag Bangalore people."

The post quickly went viral, resonating with many residents familiar with the daily grind of Bengaluru's traffic. One user commented, "THIS HAPPENED TO ME. My parents dropped me at the airport and they reached home at the same time I landed in Delhi." Another recalled, "Once, while travelling from Malé, I called my friend Karthik after check-in. She left her home around the same time. I landed, collected my bags, and came out — she was still stuck in traffic!"

Some added a humorous touch, with one user writing, "At this point, I would rather walk."

However, not everyone was amused. A few users criticized the post, calling it exaggerated or fake. One wrote, "To drop her for an international flight, you’d have to be at the airport 3 hours before. Saying it took 6 hours to reach Hebbal? This is just engagement farming." Another added, "This kind of post spreads negativity and mocks the entire city."

While the authenticity of the story has been debated, the post has once again brought attention to Bengaluru’s long-standing traffic issues, sparking both amusement and frustration among users.