Bengaluru founder spends 80 minutes in traffic daily. His survival cheat sheet might just save your sanity too

Bengaluru’s long traffic jams may be a nightmare for most, but Amrut Joshi has found a clever way to use them to his advantage.

With daily commutes stretching over an hour for many in India’s tech hub, one entrepreneur is showing that sitting in traffic doesn’t have to mean wasting time. Amrut Joshi, founder and legal expert based in Bengaluru, shared his “traffic cheat sheet” on LinkedIn, and it’s gaining attention for all the right reasons.

Turning traffic into ‘me time’

Joshi’s commute from Hebbal to Whitefield takes around 80 minutes. While most people scroll their phones or stare out of the window, Joshi uses this time to nap, read, and even stay in touch with friends or clients. “Navigating Bengaluru’s traffic has become progressively nerve-wracking,” he said, “but over time, I’ve developed ways to turn this time-drain into a time-gain.”

Instead of getting frustrated, Joshi dives into his reading list. He skips legal reads during these rides and instead prefers to browse TechCrunch, Cricinfo, or political biographies. “Finally catching up on my reading list, one traffic jam at a time,” he wrote in his post.

On days when he feels tired, Joshi uses the ride for a short power nap to recharge. He also uses the time to make quick calls to clients or old friends. “Even a short chat can help keep connections going,” he added.

Worried about air quality? Joshi says he wears a mask during longer rides to reduce exposure to pollution, a small but effective habit that more commuters are adopting in India’s urban traffic.

Joshi ended his post with a callout to fellow #traffichackers, inviting them to share their commute hacks too. His practical and positive take on traffic has inspired others to think differently about their travel time.