'Genius Idea': Bengaluru Auto Driver's 'Learn Kannada' Poster Goes Viral, Internet Praises

Bengaluru: A Bengaluru auto driver's poster has won the internet. The driver put up a poster inside his auto offering non-Kannada speakers a chance to learn the language.

The leaflet, titled “Learn Kannada With Auto Kannadiga,” features common Kannada sentences translated into English, helping non-Kannada speakers communicate better in the regional language.

This simple yet thoughtful idea has melted hearts online. Netizens praised the driver's creativity and welcoming attitude.

How Did the internet react? 

The post garnered over 2.3M views and a flurry of reactions.

One user called it a "genius idea."

Another jokingly commented, "Where's the option for 'No sir, I won't pay you 600 for 2 kilometres?'"

"Good way to politely encourage people to learn a new language. Many will be curious about it. Don't force it; promote it and spark curiosity," another user opined.

"This seems like a faster, cheaper way to learn Kannada," a fourth user wrote.

A final comment read, "Wow! Instead of shaming each other, a lot can be achieved when we work together. I hope all autos and cabs in the city follow this."