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Bangalore commute — tell us the real story
We're researching what it's actually like to commute in Bangalore — not the macro problem, but your daily experience. 10 questions. ~5 minutes. Completely anonymous.
Where do you commute from and to?
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How do you primarily commute?
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How do you primarily commute?
A
Own car
B
Own bike or scooter
C
Namma Metro
D
BMTC bus
E
Cab (Ola, Uber or Auto)
F
Mix of modes depending on the day
What time do you usually leave home in the morning?
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What time do you usually leave home in the morning?
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Before 7:30 AM — I leave early to beat traffic
B
7:30–8:30 AM
C
8:30–9:30 AM
D
After 9:30 AM
E
It varies — I have no fixed departure time
In the last 2 weeks, did traffic make you late for something that actually mattered?
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In the last 2 weeks, did traffic make you late for something that actually mattered?
A
Yes
B
No
What did you miss or nearly miss because of it?
Which parts of the commute stress you?
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Which parts of the commute stress you?
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Before leaving — deciding when to go and how
B
During — being stuck with no control over time
C
Arrival — parking, last mile, walking in late
D
The unpredictability — I never know how long it will take
Tell us about the last time traffic genuinely ruined your day.
How much extra buffer time do you add to your commute just in case?
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How much extra buffer time do you add to your commute just in case?
A
None — I leave at the last possible minute
B
Around 10–15 minutes
C
20–30 minutes
D
30+ minutes — I have given up predicting it
What do you check before leaving home? Select all that apply.
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What do you check before leaving home? Select all that apply.
A
Google Maps or Waze
B
Nothing — I just leave and deal with it
C
Weather app
D
WhatsApp or Telegram community groups
E
Twitter or X for real-time traffic updates
F
I ask someone who left before me
Have you ever changed your departure time or route to beat traffic? What triggered that decision?
If an AI could tell you one thing about tomorrow's commute tonight — what would you want it to tell you?
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