A Bengaluru resident’s viral Reddit post has reignited outrage over pothole-riddled city roads after he revealed how a single pothole destroyed his car’s exhaust pipe, costing him ₹5,000 in repairs, just a week after spending ₹23,000 to fix its suspension.
Fellow drivers flocked to comment, sharing similar woes and blaming poor road maintenance in key zones like Varthur, Brookfield, and Outer Ring Road. Despite high road taxes and civic complaints, residents say authorities remain largely silent, with no official response yet to this particular incident.
Potholes in Bengaluru
The troubled driver had paid for major car servicing, confident his vehicle was finally roadworthy. But only days later, a deep pothole on his daily Outer Ring Road–Varthur commute caused new damage.
Social media buzzed with anecdotes, one user described costly repairs after shifting from Hyderabad, while others noted that shrinking sedan sales and booming SUV demand are a direct result of Bengaluru’s harsh road conditions.
Comments also highlighted the irony that luxury housing projects are rising in areas plagued by crumbling roads and persistent infrastructure neglect.
Citizens React, Officials Mum
The viral Reddit post resonated with hundreds, drawing sarcasm, frustration, and concern. One driver quipped, “Only SUVs survive these roads,” while others criticised civic bodies for collecting some of India’s highest road taxes but delivering poor surfaces.
Attempts by past BBMP and Bengaluru civic officials to patch potholes have failed to instil public confidence, and repeated helpline complaints are met with slow or superficial fixes. While no officials have yet commented on this specific viral episode, previous statements have promised increased vigilance, pothole patrols, and renewed public works budgets.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This story underlines how daily infrastructure failures disrupt not only finances but also peace of mind for thousands. Bengaluru’s pothole crisis reflects a need for accountable governance, transparent public spending, and meaningful community dialogue. Timely, durable repairs and active citizen involvement are essential for restoring trust and driving positive change.
