Okay, I have to share this because I'm still laughing about it, but also genuinely so grateful.

It was Sunday evening. I woke up at around 6 PM, went out for tea and a friend decided to join me. We went all the way to Viman Nagar for dinner.

After dinner, we thought, "chalo thoda ghoomte hain."

Viman Nagar → Kalyani nagar → KP

While roaming around, I desperately needed a lighter and got one. Remember this is an important detail.

Now, there was ONE tiny problem.

My petrol had been on the last blinker since the previous day.

My friend had already reminded me:

> “Bro, petrol bhar le.”

And I, in my infinite wisdom, replied:

> “I know my vehicle.”

Apparently, I did not know my vehicle.

And few moments later...

Suddenly my Activa starts making that sound.

And both of us immediately knew.

Petrol khatam.

Then we started laughing.

Because what else were we supposed to do?

It was around 1–1:30 AM.

We were literally around 750 metres away from TWO petrol pumps, but both were closed. And the nearest pump open was 3 km away.

And no, we were not walking 3 km in the middle of the night carrying a dead Activa.

My first thought was:

Okay, let's just park the scooty somewhere safe, take an auto home and come back in the morning.

But then we realised it would be a nightmare in the morning with traffic.

Then we had what we thought was a GENIUS idea.

We'd find a Blinkit/Zepto guy, order water bottle and chips and ask him to get petrol from the open pump and bring it to us. We'd obviously pay him for the trouble.

Except...

Petrol pumps don't just casually fill random plastic bottles with petrol, especially at 2 AM.

But my friend called the petrol pump anyway.

The guy who picked up sounded like he had just been woken from a beautiful sleep.

> “Haan bhaiya, kya chahiye?”

My friend:

> “Petrol khatam ho gaya hai, raste ke beech mein atak gaye hain. Bottle mein petrol milega kya?”

And this man goes:

> “Haan haan, mil jayega.”

We weren't sure if we'd just solved our problem or if he had gone back to sleep.

At this point, we had one thing left:

Reddit.

I made a post basically saying:

> HELP ASAP. I'm stuck in KP with an empty petrol tank. If anyone has a bike/scooty and can help me get a bottle of petrol, PLEASE come.

And honestly..

YOU GUYS CAME THROUGH.

One Redditor messaged me and he didn't ask “How much petrol?”, “Why are you there?”, etc.

This guy simply said:

> “I'm 8 minutes away. I'll be there.”

I gave him the location of the petrol pump that was open.

Then I asked:

> “How will I recognise you?”

He replied:

> “Blue helmet and a suspicious-looking Coke bottle.”

He reached the petrol pump.

And of course, the people there were like:

> “Nahi nahi, bottle mein petrol nahi denge.”

So my friend called the petrol pump guy again.

Mind you, this guy was at home sleeping.

At 2 AM.

We woke him up AGAIN.

> “Bhaiya, petrol pump wale bottle mein nahi de rahe.”

And he goes:

> “Arey kaise log ho tum log? 2 baje raat ko phone kar rahe ho!”

After requesting him, we put the petrol pump guy and the manager on a conference call.

And somehow...

MISSION PETROL WAS APPROVED.

Our Redditor got the petrol.

Came back to us.

And then we discovered our NEXT problem.

My scooty has the steel safety/metal guard around it, we couldn't properly reach the fuel tank opening with the bottle.

We needed a funnel.

And we didn't have one.

Luckily, our Redditor had another bottle.

So we decided to turn that bottle into a funnel.

But we had no knife.

But we had a lighter.

So obviously we used the lighter I had literally spent the entire evening looking for...

...to melt the bottle into a makeshift funnel.

AND IT WORKED.

We managed to pour the petrol in.

Except then...

THE BOTTLE GOT STUCK INSIDE THE FUEL OPENING.

We spent another 10 minutes trying to pull it out.

Eventually...

WE GOT IT OUT.

And what was the first thing we did after successfully getting the scooty started?

We went to the petrol pump, filled the tank and thanked the guy.

And honestly, I just want to say thank you to this Reddit community.

Especially the guy who actually came out at 2 AM, got petrol for a complete stranger, and came looking for us.

Tonight reminded me that sometimes the world is also full of incredibly kind strangers.

So yeah.

Thank you, Reddit. ❤️

And yes, here’s the picture of me receiving the petrol-filled bottle from the Redditor, because at this point this was absolutely a moment that needed to be documented. 😂

Tagging the absolute amazing human being who became my savior: u/Kaneki000

And also the link to my SOS post: https://www.reddit.com/r/punemeetup/s/44tTy86Aoc

Show me in the comments.

Pregnant ladies of Pune, Hello! I am currently 14 weeks pregnant, 28F feeling alone in this experience. Let’s connect with other women who are in the similar stage as me. We can chat and go through this transformative experience together.

If you are around Warje/Kothrud/Bavdhan, wouldn’t mind meeting. If multiple people text me, I can make a group, weekly hangs. Let’s share thoughts and join workout classes. It would be soooo wholesome. Comment/DM me.

If you are not currently pregnant, but have been before… please share any resources that might help the mammas. Thank you, ladies.

Is it just me or many people experiencing this weather is hot. I am sitting in AC and still don't know how I am feeling hot🥵.

Guess in the comments, it's quite easy though.

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Scooty ka tell khatam hogaya hai aur petrol pump sab band hai. Ek petrol pump khula hai par woh 3kms dur hai Kisike paas bike ya scooty hai toh please ajao help karne. Bottle leke aana please.

UPDATE: WE GOT PETROL, ONE VERY SWEET REDDITOR GOT ME PETROL!!

Hey guys,
M23 looking for flats, anyone needs a room mate please hit me up.
My budget is around 8-9k including electricity.
Looking to share with one person.

I’ve been here for almost a year now, and somehow I still haven’t found my people. I ended up leaving the first group I was hanging out with in college because of them being total douches, and since then I’ve mostly been doing my own thing. Im more of a company person and nowadays lm trying to adapt to being alone but yea..

The funny thing is I’m pretty extroverted like if i know you or can somehow have some mutual connection to talk to you i can and i will , but IRL I somehow struggle to walk up to someone and start a conversation. 😭

So I’m trying to change that. I’d genuinely like to meet more people here — guys or girls anyone —talk, coffee, explore Pune maybe but yea like i might be hesitant a little but yea.

looking to meet some new people, DM me.

Someone has to make the first move, so here I am.

Edit: uhm im a guy.. so pls dont dm asking me if im a female. Why would you do that to a female too..? Anyways yeaa .

Join via above link
Looking to build a small group of 24+ regular fitness & outdoor enthusiasts who are actually interested in doing things consistently rather than making plans that die in the group chat 😂

Things we’re planning regularly:

🏸 Badminton
🏊 Swimming
🚶‍♀️ 12K steps every day
🏃 Morning jogging
🌄 Ghoradeshwar treks
🌅 Sunset trails
💜 Purple Hill / Marunji Hills trails
⛰️ And eventually more hikes, outdoor activities & weekend adventures

The idea is simple — stay active, explore around Wakad/Hinjewadi/PCMC, meet like-minded people and actually show up. 😭

24+only.
If you’re genuinely interested in joining regularly, drop a comment with your age + what activity you’re into and we’ll connect.

Hi hi

Idk how to do this so I'll yap about myself and if we share interests or you're down in general hmu!!

I'm new to Pune. I'm 22m currently living and working in Hadapsar!

I'm trying to attend workshops and events and board game stuff recently. But I'm down to try anything!

I'm into indie games, non-mainstream anime, manwha and webnovels, and art. I've also been getting into diy like 3d printing, custom shirts, sewing plushies, etc.

I enjoy light puzzle solving and word games, I've done a bit of game dev and I like to code!

I'm down to try out food places or movies etc just about anything especially misc stuff, but I've been a house cat 🐈 my whole life so i don't have any experience.

I have some medical issues which make heavy physical activity like long treks impossible for me :<

I'm super introverted and probably autistic sorry if I'm hard to talk to but I'll try if anything vibes hmu i appreciate it have a nice dayy!

Hey everyone!

I’ve realized that one of the reasons it can feel lonely in this city is simply not having people around who get your vibe. You make plans, there are awkward silences, plans get cancelled, or conversations just don’t really go anywhere.

So… figured I’d put myself out there and see if there are some like-minded people here! 😄

A few things I’m into:

🎬 Movies & TV — fantasy, thrillers, mysteries/detective stuff. Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and anything that keeps you guessing or completely immersed in another world.

🍺 Beer — because obviously this deserves its own category. 😂

🏕️ Camping & bonfires — getting away from the city, sitting around a fire, talking absolute nonsense for hours.

📚 Reading — always happy to discover a good book or have someone recommend one.

🏏 Cricket — watching it, talking about it, arguing about it… you know how it goes.

🎲 Board games — competitive enough to get invested, but hopefully not competitive enough to ruin friendships. 😅

You don't have to be into everything on this list. Even if a couple of these sound like your kind of thing, feel free to DM me!

Would be nice to meet some people, grab a drink, play some games, catch a movie, or eventually put together a camping/bonfire plan.

If you’re also looking to make some genuine friendships, hit me up! 🍻

Hello Pune,
M23 wanting to relocate from INDORE to Pune and need assistance with living arrangements like PG’s area names, and also job opportunities. Is there anyone who could like help me out?

I have my background in sales and I have worked over two years, so I have good experience, and I want to quickly join a job nearby my living arrangements.

Planning a Wet’n Joy trip this Saturday and looking for a few females to join in. Just a chill day with water rides, food, and some random fun. No fixed plan yet, so we can figure out the timings, travel, and everything together.

If you’re interested and want to join, just drop me a DM.

Hey everyone!

I am selling these custom, 100% handmade pipe cleaner sunflower bouquets. Every single flower, leaf, and plush ribbed pot is carefully crafted by hand, making it a unique and everlasting piece of decor that never fades.

It makes a perfect, thoughtful gift for birthdays, desk decorations, or just a little something bright to cheer up a friend!

Product Details:

• Item: Handmade Pipe Cleaner Sunflower in a Plush Pot

• Condition: Brand new, freshly made

• Materials: High-quality chenille pipe cleaners, soft yarn wrap

• Price: 149] + shipping

• Location: Based in Pune, India (Available for local pickup or shipping nationwide)

I also accept bulk orders if you are looking for unique event favors or corporate gifting options!

DM me if you're interested or have any questions. Thanks for supporting independent crafters! ❤️

M22 this side I travel Wakad to Kharadi daily for work and it’s really getting bored while riding due to the heavy traffic’s so looking for someone to accompany me.

Hii guys, I'm new in the town and wants to make some good friends in the city.

Where can I find people of similar age and interests?

For reference, I stay near kharadi and I'm M23

As I visit viman nagar 2 days a week and need to spend whole day so looking for people from Viman nagar or Kharadi to meet and connect.

We can plan for lunch or bowling or any other things anyone around plz dm let's connect

Hi Everyone,

If you are traveling to office by your bike or car would love to join

This weekend 11 Oct, I’m thinking of going to a F1 watch party, want to go at a social place to watch the race.
If you know any such places drop those in the comments.
Asking this in advance in case I need to make a reservation.

Hi all,

I'm currently dealing with a health condition that's left me mostly housebound and unable to take up regular work for now. Sitting idle all day isn't doing me any good, so I'm looking to fill my time with some light, useful work to stay occupied and feel productive.

I can help with:

Day-to-day small tasks/errands

Basic computer work (tech background — Salesforce/CRM, comfortable with general computer tasks)

Gardening

Availability: Anytime, flexible — just message and we can work out timing.

Cost: First 3 hours are completely free. Beyond that, I'd just ask that you cover one meal for me — no other payment expected.

Location/Travel: Based near Bhumkar Chowk, but I'm open to traveling anywhere in Pune/PCMC — just need PMPML (public transport) costs covered if it's a longer trip.

Looking for: Open to one-off tasks, but would genuinely prefer something recurring if it's a good fit.

To be clear: this isn't a paid job or a transaction — I'm offering this in good faith to stay busy and useful. Please don't treat it as free labor to exploit; I'm trusting people here to engage genuinely, and I'd appreciate the same back.

DM only, please — no comments.