Bengaluru Man Stuck In Traffic For So Long, Google Maps Marks It As Parking Spot, Netizens React

A user out of curiosity asked, "BTW, how does Google Maps do this? Is it auto or do you have to do this manually?"

Bengaluru traffic has built a name for itself for being one of the slowest jams, and now it seems that the city has done one up yet again. Bengaluru residents and active social media users are likely familiar with the "peak Bengaluru moment" trend. This term refers to quirky or unexpected events that capture the essence of life in Bengaluru, often involving traffic, technology, or the challenges of work-life balance.

A recent traffic-related incident was shared on Reddit by a Bengaluru user (@jollypiraterum). He explained that he was stuck in traffic on the Domlur flyover for such a long time that Google Maps eventually saved his location as a parking spot.

The screenshot shared by the user displayed the message "you parked near here" along with "saved parking" at the top, highlighting the unusual situation.

Netizens React

A user wrote, "BTW, how does Google Maps do this? Is it auto or do you have to do this manually?" The original poster (OP) replied to it and said, "It's auto. That's the whole point of the post that Google Maps also thought I was parked. Why would I set myself to parked on top of a flyover?"

Another user wrote, "Another Peak Bengaluru moment."

Another Redditor wrote, "Most roads in Bangalore are just parking places."

A user tried offering an explanation, and said, "Google Maps does not determine if we parked or not by the amount of time we stay at a place. It does when your Bluetooth gets disconnected from the car. So most likely you turned your car OFF to save some fuel and Google Maps assumed you had parked. Good luck on Bangalore traffic."