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Bengaluru Woman’s Uber Bills Exceed Half Her Rent, This Is What Netizens Suggest

In Bengaluru, a woman's social media post highlights the city’s steep living costs, revealing her Uber expenses for 74 trips,exceeding half her monthly rent. Her viral post, praised for exposing high travel costs, has prompted widespread reactions and discussions on urban living challenges.

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Bengaluru, renowned as India’s IT hub, is facing growing concerns over its high cost of living, driven significantly by exorbitant travel expenses. A recent social media post highlights this issue, revealing how a woman’s Uber cab ride costs have surpassed her monthly rent.

In a striking revelation, the woman shared a screenshot showing her Uber expenses amounting to ₹16,600 for just 74 trips between July 1 and 25. She expressed her surprise at how her travel bills exceeded half of her monthly rent, praising a feature by CRED that helped her uncover these high costs.

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Her post, which was shared on July 25, quickly went viral, amassing over 95,000 views and generating widespread commentary. Many users took to the comments to react to the staggering figures.

One commenter suggested, ‘Maybe it’s better to buy a vehicle; even monthly EMIs would be less.’ Another humorously added, ‘You deserve a loyalty card from Uber.’

Others shared their own experiences and advice. ‘I dread looking at this feature because I pay ₹700 for one ride. Thankfully, I don’t commute daily,” noted one user. Another suggested, “You could get a Baleno or an i10 on EMI for that same rate.’

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A fifth user shared their own solution, stating, ‘That’s why I bought a two-wheeler. It’s convenient, avoids ride cancellations, and saves money during rainy seasons.’

The viral post underscores the high cost of living in Bengaluru, where travel expenses can outweigh even essential costs like rent, sparking a broader discussion about urban living challenges.

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