What began as a small knee issue turned into an unexpected discovery for a Bengaluru CEO, Dakrak Sheno. Skipping his regular walk to work, the founder of CapitalMind decided to speed up the state bus-and was stunned when he found the price is only 6 Rs.
In now the viral posting of X (formerly Twitter), Sheno wrote: “Today I took a bus for 6 Rs and walked 30 minutes to the office. I am still stunned that there is something that costs 6 Rs,” adding that the bus has an upi QR scanner installed.
In the subsequent post, he clarified that he regularly uses public transport, including air -conditioned buses and subway. However, this short journey of 1 kilometer was a necessity, not a habit. “I take public transport all the time – bus/C prices are usually higher, and so are metro prices. And I usually go short distances – this was a hop of 1 km because of the rough knee, but I was still surprised that it was so cheap,” he wrote.
Short publication of Sheno hit a chord on social media, drawing attention to the greater conversation about the availability and infrastructure in the public transport system in India.
Several users applauded the value and accessibility of state services. “Good things do not always cost too much,” commented one user. Thinking about the same emotion, another user said, “Sir, you get decent food in but a canteen for 6 rupees!”
Others emphasized the potential of the system. “Public transport, if promoted well, can transform the way Indians travel. Security, security and availability are three key aspects of any successful public transport system. Delhi Metro has managed to emphasize all parameters,” the user said.
Another user mocked, “In Bengaluru, we still reach faster by walking instead of taking a bus!”
A second user said: “That 6 pounds not only drove you, but also gave you a free daily walking training.”
While Shanen’s surprise was rooted in the costs, the answers he caused to deeper problems – how to fund city infrastructure, which serves best, and whether more urban travelers will adopt it as a practical choice, not as a refund.
