The commercial capital Mumbai, just like Bengaluru, is known for its notorious traffic. This is why, people in the city prefer using local or metro trains to commute. Another way to navigate through heavy traffic and to cover last-mile connectivity effectively could be the use of bicycles. A video of a young man spotted on the Mumbai metro carrying his bicycle along with him has gone viral on the internet.
"Cycling through the bustling streets of Mumbai and combining it with a ride on the metro is an exhilarating experience! Navigating the city’s traffic and then seamlessly transitioning to the Metro stations with your bike is a unique adventure. You get to explore different parts of the city, soak in the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. It’s a perfect blend of urban exploration and fitness," reads the caption of the post shared on Instagram by Harshit Anurag.
In the clip, Harshit can be seen entering a metro station with his bicycle. He then buys a ticket from the station counter and proceeds to get on an escalator to reach the platform. After the metro arrives, he boards it with his cycle and parks it at the dedicated stand besides the door of the coach. After a while he gets off at his destination, sits on his bicycle and starts riding it on the platform.
Since being shared, the video has amassed over 1.5 million views, 128,730 likes and tons of comments.
"Bro was serious about using this metro feature," commented one user on the post.
"After somedays I am definitely going to see a reel about cycle in delhi metro..," joked a second.
"This is how we transition to a sustainable transport system," wrote a third.
While a fourth wrote, "Actually taking it from escalator is not allowed you have to use the lift. Station and lift is designed accordingly for ease to carry cycle."