'Lost My Rs 5': Bengaluru Man Complains About BMTC Conductors Giving No Change in Viral Post

Every Desi knows the frustration of not getting change for Re. 1, Rs. 2, and especially Rs. 5. It happens every day – whether at a shop, with a vendor, a bus driver, or an auto-rickshaw driver. You ask for change, and they either don’t have it or conveniently forget. It’s a hassle we’re all too familiar with. But recently, a man from Bengaluru had enough when the BMTC conductor refused to give him back his Rs. 5.

Sharing his experience with ‘X’, Nithin Krishna posted a picture of his BMTC (Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus ticket costing Rs. 15. He lamented, “I lost my 5 rs as this conductor didnt had even 1 rupee change (?) to return. Is there any solution to this?”

While the amount might seem too small to get angry about, the OP specified that it was the annoying practice of such conductors that was the problem, suggesting they might be making a habit of it or trying to earn extra money.

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In a subsequent post, he wrote, “Either you should provide them with sufficient change before the start of the trip or else use technology to do online payments. Should i lose my money everytime? And conductors are using this to earn some silly bucks.”

Soon, the comment section was buzzing with suggestions. One person proposed, “The only solution is to keep exact change for a hassle free travel experience in public transport, and will not create any inconvenience both to respective bus conductor and public!” “Pay using UPI,” suggested another, although the OP responded that there’s no online payment service available for non-AC buses.

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Meanwhile, a chorus of users echoed the frustration, with one observing, “Bro, that could be strategy as well so the conductor can get some bucks. Happens with Ola and Uber as well” Another user pitched in, “Excessive reliance on cash is the issue. It’s high time we introduce online payment options in BMTC and KSRTC.”