India, June 5 -- Think a bicycle is the ultimate hack to escape bumper-to-bumper Bengaluru traffic? Think again. A hilarious yet painful viral video shows a commuter who switched to cycling to beat a massive traffic jam, only to end up lifting his two-wheeler over his shoulders to navigate the standstill roads. The clip has sparked a heated online debate over deteriorating road conditions and the lack of footpaths. While some netizens hailed him as a hero for trying to stay green, others admitted the chaotic reality has made them rethink their own commuting choices.

"Buddy thought he'll escape traffic and auto Annas and save time by cycling to work. But bro lifted his cycle like RCB lifted their trophy," Instagram user Aakanksha wrote. ...