Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Techie's Commute Becomes 'Hidden Tax'
Imagine you work in Bengaluru.
A tech worker made a post about how much time and money they spend just getting to work.
The person pays a lot in taxes, like Rs 6.5 lakhs in income tax and Rs 1.4 lakhs in GST, which is like working for over three months just to pay taxes.
Even though the work is only 14 kilometers away, the commute takes 90 minutes each way instead of 30 minutes.
This person believes the time lost in traffic is like another tax, taking away 2.5 months of their year.
The techie points out that the money from taxes is supposed to improve roads and cities, but in this case it's not felt.
A viral Reddit post sparked discussion about Bengaluru's traffic congestion.
The post likened the commute to a 'hidden tax' on residents.
A tech worker's commute of 14km takes 90 minutes each way.
The tech worker mentioned high income tax and GST.
The Redditor said they lost 2.5 months a year due to traffic.
- Who
- Bengaluru tech workers
- What
- A Reddit post highlighted the city's traffic as a 'hidden tax'.
- When
- N/A
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To illustrate the costs of commuting and perceived lack of infrastructure return.
- Affected Profession
- Tech Workers
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Origin
- Viral Reddit Post
- Commute Time (Expected)
- 30 minutes
- Commute Time (Actual)
- 90 minutes
- Distance
- 14 kilometers
- Annual Salary (approx.)
- Rs 28 lakh
