Ashish Kacholia's next bet: Bike ride to Bengaluru airport after ace investor misses flight due to traffic
Ashish Kacholia, who is known for spotting many multibagger stocks, recently took to social media after missing a flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai due to an error in Google Maps. Kacholia said that the mapping application significantly underestimated the travel time from his location in Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).
Kacholia was traveling from HSR Layout, a residential area in Bengaluru, to KIA, a distance of about 55 km. Google Maps, the ace investor said, initially estimated the journey would take around 1 hour and 45 minutes. However, due to Bengaluru’s infamous traffic congestion and unexpected rainfall, the trip extended to three hours, causing Kacholia to miss his flight.
A social media user suggested that the ace investor should have asked him to drop him to the airport on his bike. Ashish Kacholia said in jest: «Next time.»
After the ordeal, Kacholia took to X (formerly Twitter) to vent his frustration. He recounted the experience, praising Mumbai’s municipal administration for better traffic management, contrasting it with Bengaluru’s challenges.
His post quickly gained attention, with users chiming in with their own experiences. The incident also sparked a broader discussion on Bengaluru's traffic woes. One commenter highlighted the inefficiency of single-person trips in large vehicles, urging residents to consider carpooling, public transport, and smaller vehicles to alleviate the city’s congestion.
This prompted Kacholia to respond with hope that infrastructure improvements
