'I'm stunned': Bengaluru CEO takes bus to work, surprised by Rs 6 fare

NEW DELHI: Deepak Shenoy, CEO and founder of Capitalmind, shared on X that a knee injury led him to take a bus to his Bengaluru office—an experience that cost him just Rs 6.Shenoy, who usually walks to work, was surprised by the low fare. "I took a bus for Rs 6 today and walked 30 minutes to the office. I'm still stunned that something costs just Rs 6," he wrote.He also noted that he didn’t need cash, as the bus had a UPI QR scanner fordigital payments. In a follow-up post, Shenoy added, "I take public transport all the time—A/C bus and metro fares are usually higher. I typically walk short distances, but with my knee injury, I opted for a quick 1 km bus ride. Even then, I was surprised at how cheap it was." His post drew appreciation online, with users praising him for highlighting public transportation. One user wrote, "That is surprisingly affordable in today's times." Another commented, "Yes sir. It is interesting you threw light on public transport. The only way the public can improve their lives is through a cheap public transportation system which can be a game changer for the poor and middle class. Public transport is the lifeline of any city for the local and for the migrants."