India, July 26 -- A viral post by a frustrated software engineer from Bengaluru has gone viral, shedding light on the grim realities of daily commuting in the city after return-to-office mandates resumed in full swing.

The post, titled "Bengaluru public transport + return to office = certified insanity", paints a chaotic picture of packed buses, unsafe drop-off points, and fraying tempers on the city's roads, particularly along the notoriously congested Outer Ring Road.

The techie, who describes himself as a "proud Bangalorean, born and raised," shared his ordeal of traveling 25 km to and from work using public transport, a decision he made believing it would be the responsible, eco-friendly choice. Instead, he describes the commute as ...