Public transport? Close to two hours one way with all the changes and last-mile travel. Auto plus public transport? Somewhere in this rapid growth, are we making Bangalore unaffordable for the very youngsters who built its energy?” he wrote in his post.
Because of Bangalore’s roads and traffic, “His parents weren’t comfortable with him riding a scooter. Around Rs 350 every working day. For someone earning their first salary, just reaching the office could cost Rs 7,000–Rs 8,000 a month.
Their first salary should mean freedom. Buying something without asking at home. And eventually, what will they do? They’ll look for remote jobs. They’ll avoid opportunities requiring office presence. Or they’ll simply choose another city,” he added. The post sparked varied reactions, with one user saying, “Yes, if a fresher is coming from another city, he has to pay almost half of what he earns to manage house rent, food and other expenses.
Because they need to reach their desk, not watching Rs 350 disappear every morning simply. “A 22-year-old shouldn’t have to calculate whether they can afford to go to work. Saving their first Rs 1,000. With a starting salary of 25-30k, he will be left with nothing to save or buy anything, so he thinks of going to any other city, maybe at a low wage; at least he has his freedom.”
