What Happened On This Bengaluru Bus? Commuters Greet A Surprising Guest

In an unusual scene in Bengaluru's HSR Layout, commuters were taken aback when they spotted an ox travelling inside a bus, as reported by Hindustan Times.

The bus, which is said to be a pilgrimage vehicle, was caught in traffic with the animal onboard. A passerby managed to capture the surprising moment on camera.

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It remains a mystery how the ox ended up on the bus, but this is not the first time animals have made their way onto public transport in Bengaluru.

Last year, a stray dog became an unexpected passenger, adding charm to an ordinary bus ride. The dog hopped aboard a bus travelling from Marathahalli to Indiranagar, delighting passengers as it rode through the city's streets.

The heartwarming encounter was shared in a video by What Around Bengaluru on Instagram. The footage showed passengers initially surprised by the canine's presence, but they soon embraced their furry companion, showering it with pats and kind words, making the journey a memorable one for everyone on board.

On a related note, just a week ago, Uber India launched Uber Pet in Bengaluru, allowing users to travel in cabs with their pets. This service has already become available to cab users in the city, with drivers welcoming pets into their vehicles.

There has long been a request from pet and animal lovers across the country to make cabs more pet-friendly. Many pet owners have had to leave their animals at home while going out, but this new facility now allows them to take their pets and birds along without worrying about their well-being.

During the launch, Shwetha Mantri, head of rider verticals at Uber India, said, "We understand how important pets are to their families, and including them in our outings is essential. Uber Pet is our effort to make travel more accessible and convenient for pet owners and their companions."