Peak Bengaluru: Microsoft Engineer Rides Namma Yatri on Weekends to Fight Loneliness

Bengalureans and their relentless hustle are no longer a secret. The city, known for defying odds, is filled with stories of extraordinary people doing remarkable things. One such story recently surfaced, highlighting the unique spirit of Bengaluru. In a city where innovation and determination thrive, it’s not uncommon to hear about individuals going above and beyond in their professional and personal lives. But this particular tale stands out and perfectly encapsulates the essence of what it means to live and work in Bengaluru. Curious to know more? Well, let’s dive into the story of a software engineer who moonlights as an auto-rickshaw driver on weekends.

According to X user @venkyHQ, he stumbled upon a Microsoft staff software engineer driving an auto-rickshaw in Koramangala. The engineer, donning a hoodie with the Microsoft logo, was driving for Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends, leaving the internet absolutely stunned.

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“Met a 35 year old staff software engineer at Microsoft in Kormangala driving Namma Yatri to combat loneliness on weekends,” read the caption of the post.

“No way this is true,” exclaimed one user. “Are you sure he actually works there and not just wearing donated merchandise?” questioned another, echoing the disbelief of many.

Some couldn’t resist adding humour to the mix. “Bro took N. Murthy’s advice to the heart,” joked one, while another quipped, “Or May be the blue screen just got extended.” A third commented, “Side business opportunity,” and a fourth admired, “Bro hustling on different level.”

Bengaluru, often dubbed the Silicon Valley of India, frequently finds itself in the spotlight with such ‘Peak Bengaluru’ moments shared on social media.

Take, for instance, another ‘Peak Bengaluru’ moment shared by a woman on X (formerly Twitter). She revealed that her Rapido driver turned out to be a corporate manager at a reputed organisation. For Shruti, it was like a real-life Christmas miracle.

In her post, she described how a regular Rapido ride took an unexpected turn when she discovered her driver was a corporate manager who enjoyed helping people reach their destinations for a reasonable fare. Out of respect for his privacy, she didn’t disclose any further details. “In my peak Bangalore moment today, the Rapido guy turned out to be a corporate manager in one of the big companies, who likes to help people reach their destinations for reasonable amounts. I repeat, anything is possible in Bangalore,” she wrote.

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Indeed, in Bengaluru, anything is possible.