Bengaluru Auto Driver's Innovative Comfort Upgrade Goes Viral

'Peak Bengaluru' moment: Auto driver gets office chair for extra comfort; netizens react | Today News

In a "Peak Bengaluru" moment, an auto driver gained attention online for replacing his seat with an office chair for added comfort. Shivani Matlapudi, product designer at CRED, shared the picture of the driver on X (formerly Twitter). The post quickly became popular. As of now, the post has been viewed over 67,000 times. "Auto driver's seat had an office chair fixed for extra comfort, man i love bangalore," Matlapudi wrote in her post. "I'm going to Bangalore soon and can't wait to experience it!" investor David Hoang replied to the post. "Just look at the decency of the comment section. Yet again @peakbengaluru moment," wrote a social media user. "Perfectly designed to fit in with Bangalore's reputation as an IT hub," wrote another. ONe user wrote, "It only happens in Bengaluru!!!!" while another wrote, "iPhone as a dashcam coming soon." "In traffic, Bro will eject himself and travel in Chair like batman," posted another. "Is it safe to drive with this seat ? Is it approved by RTO?" wondered one user. In a social media post, Karthik Sridharan explained that the intern would no longer be interning at his company as his own artificial intelligence start-up had received funding. In the shared message exchange, the intern was asked why he didn't come to the office on Friday. "Hey, sorry I took a leave because I had a meeting with a VC. My AI startup got funded. I don't need the internship anymore," the intern responded.

Peak Bengaluru, peak comfort: Auto driver installs office chair in autorickshaw

Now, adding to the short but impressive list of Bengaluru autorickshaw innovations is one driver who upgraded his driver's seat for an office chair. A photo shared by X user Shivani Matlapudi shows the auto driver sitting coolly on a swivel office chair for optimum comfort and ergonomic support while driving his vehicle. "Auto driver's seat had an office chair fixed for extra comfort, man i love Bangalore," Matlapudi wrote while sharing the photograph on the social media platform X, where it is going steadily viral. X users were much impressed by the auto driver's vehicle upgrade. One person called it the "Beauty of Bangalore." Another wrote: "Auto driver simulation game went too far this time." Given that office chairs are designed for extended periods of sitting, some users felt that the chair could not have been put to better use. "At least he cares for his posture," an X user commented. "Hahah back-health care max," another said, while a person added: "Back problems are real." The picture even impressed David Hoang, who works as VP - Head of Design, AI at Atlassian and is set to visit Bengaluru soon. "I'm going to Bangalore soon and can't wait to experience it!" Hoang commented on the picture. However, some people also raised concerns about the safety issues surrounding seat swaps. "That's probably violating some section of the Motor Vehicles act. Every part needs to be certified, especially those concerning safety. Saying this because I worked in the design department of a German truck manufacturing org," a user pointed out.

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Bengaluru may be known as India's tech hub, but its autorickshaw drivers are also gaining attention for their creative innovations. These drivers often showcase clever upgrades that set them apart from the crowd. Recently, one auto driver took comfort to a new level by installing an office swivel chair as his driver's seat, prioritizing ergonomic support while navigating the city's streets. This unique modification was captured in a viral photo shared by X user Shivani Matlapudi, who appreciated the auto driver's ingenuity. The image quickly gained traction online, with many praising the clever upgrade. Matlapudi highlighted how the driver transformed his rickshaw for better comfort, adding to the growing list of inventive autorickshaw upgrades in the city. Previously, another Bengaluru auto driver had gained attention for using a smartwatch to display a QR code for cashless payments, demonstrating the drivers' adaptability to modern technology. One of the more notable reactions to the viral image came from David Hoang, VP and Head of Design, AI at Atlassian. Hoang, impressed by the driver's resourcefulness, expressed his excitement to visit Bengaluru and experience the city's unique culture firsthand. Matlapudi, herself a design professional, responded that Hoang would definitely enjoy his time in the city, where creativity extends beyond the tech world. The online reaction to the viral post was filled with humor and admiration. Some users joked about the driver's innovation, calling him the "next brand ambassador of comfort." Others speculated whether he might also work in a corporate setting, given his attention to posture and ergonomic seating. Many commenters agreed that his clever use of an office chair addressed the very real issue of back problems faced by people who spend long hours driving. Another netizen shared that he had travelled in the same auto, praising the driver's ingenuity. This auto driver's creative upgrade highlights the innovative spirit that Bengaluru is known for, whether in tech or on the streets.