Noida’s traffic troubles have once again sparked debate online after a Reddit user posted a timelapse video from his balcony, capturing the daily chaos on the roads below. In the 37-second clip, the camera focuses on a busy stretch of road where vehicles move at a snail’s pace, especially in the middle lane. Though it’s a regular day, the gridlock is anything but routine—cars inch forward bumper-to-bumper, offering a raw glimpse into what many in the city endure every single day.
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The video quickly gained traction on social media. While some viewers sympathised with the situation, others couldn’t help but compare it to even worse scenarios.
“Bhai this is much better, trust me—Delhi NCR have a thing called peak hour! Bengaluru aao kabhi, har waqt sar patak patak ke rona pade! (Come to Bengaluru sometime, you’ll end up banging your head and crying all the time),” one user wrote, drawing laughs with a jab at Bengaluru’s notorious traffic.
Another said, “Iss balcony ke saath sound pollution free aata hoga (This balcony must come with free sound pollution surroundings),” commenting on the likely auditory chaos that comes with such a view.
But beyond the humour, the post sparked a broader conversation about urban infrastructure. One thoughtful reply read, “This proves making more roads is not the way to end traffic. The only way is to invest in public infra and travel. Better bus services, better local trains—make them safe.”
A few Redditors even expressed admiration for the unique way the daily grind was documented: “Really appreciate the fact that you made a timelapse of our daily struggle in a way!”
Amid all the complaints, a handful of users said that compared to cities like Mumbai or Bengaluru, Noida actually fares better in the traffic department.