# Korean man fails to board crowded Mumbai local, takes taxi

2026-08-12T14:50:17+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Hindustan Times reports that Sejin, a South Korean travel content creator, failed to board a Mumbai local train during peak hours despite multiple attempts. He had purchased a round-trip ticket for Rs 170. After failing to get on any train, he took a taxi to his destination. His video on Instagram went viral. He wrote that the experience made him deeply respect local commuters. Social media users reacted with laughter and some offered advice, such as asking for help from fellow passengers.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/korean-man-fails-to-board-crowded-mumbai-train-takes-taxi-instead-made-me-deeply-respect-the-people-here-101786508013687.html>

Tags: Mumbai local trains, public transport, South Korean, travel content creator, viral video
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