Google Maps mistakes car stuck in Bengaluru traffic for a parking spot; sparks online laughter

I was stuck successful postulation connected Domlur flyover for truthful agelong contiguous that Google Maps thinks I parked there
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When the screenshot was shared connected Reddit, galore users were skeptical astatine first. Some debated whether the prevention was triggered automatically oregon if the operator had marked it manually.

The archetypal poster clarified saying, “It’s auto. That’s the full constituent of the post—Google Maps’ algorithm thought I was parked. Why would I acceptable myself arsenic parked connected a flyover?”

Another Redditor wrote, Haha! Next happening you know, BBMP volition commencement charging you rent for your ‘parking spot.’ Might arsenic good acceptable up a chai stall connected the flyover.”

A 3rd idiosyncratic commented, “Google maps does not find if we parked oregon not by the magnitude of clip we enactment astatine a place. It does erstwhile your Bluetooth gets disconnected from the car. So astir apt you turned your car OFF to prevention immoderate substance and Google maps assumed you person parked. Good luck connected Bangalore traffic.”

Another idiosyncratic said, “Most roads successful Bangalore are conscionable parking place.”