India, Sept. 20 -- Traffic congestion in Bengaluru has become so severe that a tech employee's viral Reddit post has sparked widespread debate, with many calling it a "hidden tax" on the city's workforce.

A Reddit post by a techie living in JP Nagar, detailed the daily struggles of commuting in the city. Earning Rs.28 lakh annually (excluding RSUs), the techie noted that he pays Rs.6.5 lakh in income tax and Rs.1.4 lakh in GST on routine expenses, together amounting to more than three months of work each year.

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However, the cost doesn't end there. His office, located on Outer Ring Road, is just 14 kilometers fro...