New Delhi, June 24 -- Bengaluru's never-ending traffic and public transport troubles are back in focus after a Reddit user's post about a gruelling three-hour commute for a mere 12-kilometre journey went viral. The post, shared by user @AverageGamer411, has triggered an outpouring of shared frustration from fellow city dwellers.

"Left office at 6 pm. Got home at 9:15. My house is 12 km away. No rain. No protest. No accident. Just Bengaluru being. Bengaluru," the user wrote, summing up what has become a daily reality for many residents. The post has since garnered over 800 upvotes and hundreds of comments.

The user detailed how the usual BMTC bus on their route didn't show up, and apps like Tummoc or Namma BMTC had no updates. Left with ...