Bengaluru may be known as India’s tech hub, but its autorickshaw drivers are also gaining attention for their creative innovations. These drivers often showcase clever upgrades that set them apart from the crowd. Recently, one auto driver took comfort to a new level by installing an office swivel chair as his driver’s seat, prioritizing ergonomic support while navigating the city’s streets.
This unique modification was captured in a viral photo shared by X user Shivani Matlapudi, who appreciated the auto driver's ingenuity. The image quickly gained traction online, with many praising the clever upgrade. Matlapudi highlighted how the driver transformed his rickshaw for better comfort, adding to the growing list of inventive autorickshaw upgrades in the city.
Previously, another Bengaluru auto driver had gained attention for using a smartwatch to display a QR code for cashless payments, demonstrating the drivers’ adaptability to modern technology. One of the more notable reactions to the viral image came from David Hoang , VP and Head of Design, AI at Atlassian. Hoang, impressed by the driver’s resourcefulness, expressed his excitement to visit Bengaluru and experience the city's unique culture firsthand.
Matlapudi, herself a design professional, responded that Hoang would definitely enjoy his time in the city, where creativity extends beyond the tech world. — shivaniiiiiii_ (@shivaniiiiiii_) The online reaction to the viral post was filled with humor and admiration.