A technical glitch on Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line disrupted peak-hour travel, forcing stranded passengers, including techies, to hitch rides on trucks and lorries.
The disruption left hundreds stranded at stations
Jun 24, 2026
10:40 am
What's the storyA technical glitch on the Purple Line of Bengaluru Metro caused major inconvenience to commuters during Tuesday evening's peak hours.
The disruption left hundreds stranded at stations and on the streets, as they were asked to deboard trains.
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