Bengaluru: Nearly 350k vehicles at a time choked ORR on Wednesday
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Nearly 350k vehicles at a time choked ORR on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

On the crucial tech corridor of Bengaluru, where the average peak-time speed crawls at just 4.4 km per hour, traffic snarls on a busy day can stretch up to 3 km, according to the report by Outer Ring Road Companies Association. The Outer Ring Road and its surroundings, home to major tech parks and approximately a million IT employees, witnessed unprecedented traffic congestion on Wednesday, leaving commuters highly frustrated. However, we typically see over 35,000 vehicles per hour, far exceeding its capacity.” Another senior traffic police officer, requesting anonymity, expressed concerns about the road’s condition, citing numerous potholes that significantly reduce speed. Joint commissioner Anuchet revealed that the traffic police have proposed changes to companies, including providing pooled transport options like company buses and shuttle services and implementing staggered office timings to reduce peak-hour pressure.

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Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in

The Hindu  

Bengaluru faces major traffic gridlock amid holiday rush. Roads surrounding bus stations and railway stations in the city experienced significant congestion, resulting in severe gridlock owing to the holiday rush. The situation turned worse in the night, when the outgoing traffic, especially buses, increased. Even several residential neighbourhoods were caught in the web of traffic jams as residents prepared for …

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Lags Behind In Tax Collection, Karnataka Deputy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said clearing encroachment of storm water drains has not come to halt in Bengaluru city but officials concerned are taking up the clearance of storm water drains on priority basis. Adding, he said, officials concerned have been given a free hand in clearing encroachments and the State Government would not interfere in encroachment clearance. …

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Decision on carpooling apps in 10 days; until then they can continue unhindered: Karnataka Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Amidst the confusion surrounding carpooling apps, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday, October 3, clarified that there was currently no ban on carpooling in Bengaluru. However, in commercial carpooling, the drivers actively look for people to ride in their cars,” said K.N.M. Meanwhile, carpooling apps can continue their operations without interruption in the city.” Opposition by auto, taxi drivers Autorickshaw …

Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka government to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru
1 year, 2 months ago

Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka government to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Tejasvi Surya of the Bharatiya Janata Party wrote an open letter to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah requesting the state government to allow carpooling to decongest Bengaluru’s traffic. Tejasvi Surya asks Karnataka govt to reconsider carpooling ban in Bengaluru In his letter, Surya said the current public transport infrastructure in Bengaluru is not able to cater for its population and reiterated …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, fine up to ₹10,000 can be levied. More details
1 year, 2 months ago

Carpooling banned in Bengaluru, fine up to ₹10,000 can be levied. More details

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Saturday announced that carpooling in Bengaluru is banned and advised passengers not to take rides from the carpooling apps. More details The transport department of Karnataka termed using whiteboard vehicles for commercial commute purposes as ‘illegal’ and said that a fine can be levied ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 if anyone is found operating the carpooling …

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours

Hindustan Times  

The members of Outer Ring Road Companies Association met Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday and discussed a plan to avoid traffic congestion during the peak hours on the city's ORR stretch. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Sep 27. Bengaluru’s joint commissioner of police for traffic MN Anucheth …

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens
1 year, 2 months ago

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens

Hindustan Times  

On September 27, Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, faced a massive traffic jam, leaving hundreds of people stuck for hours. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in Outer Ring Road corridor in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Here's what people are saying about the Bengaluru traffic jam: A few individuals stated the problems that residents face in Bengaluru. As Eid-e-Milad …

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, the Silicon City of India, is popularly known for its traffic problems as it was ranked second in the slowest place to drive through in the world last year. Once again, the city's tech corridor ‘Outer Ring Road ’ witnessed massive traffic congestion on Wednesday due to various reasons including protests against the Cauvery River water row, Ganesh Visarjan, …

Bengaluru’s tech corridor witnesses massive traffic gridlock
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru’s tech corridor witnesses massive traffic gridlock

The Hindu  

The tech corridor alongside the Outer Ring Road witnessed traffic gridlock, which lasted for around four hours in the evening on Wednesday ahead of the weekend, preceded by the Eid Milad holiday on Thursday and the call for Karnataka bandh on Friday. According to regular commuters and traffic police, ORR witnessed traffic snarls throughout the day, and many officegoers took …

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google
2 years, 4 months ago

No more traffic woes? Bengaluru 1st city in India to tie up with Google

Hindustan Times  

Handling the traffic in Bengaluru with a massive number of vehicles on road has become a herculean task for Bengaluru traffic police and they have now come up with a new collaboration with technical giant Google to ease the traffic management. The top cop said, “We are proud to be partnered with Google to work on reducing traffic congestion and …

Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka government drafts bill to ensure facilities for pedestrians, cyclists

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has prepared a draft to propose a bill that ensures facilities for pedestrians and cyclists across cities, but past projects raise concerns about the implementation of the project, Bengaluru residents said on Thursday. The draft has been proposed as the current legal framework does not have specific provisions to determine and protect the rights of pedestrians and …

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expresses disappointment over slow progress of Smart City projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has expressed his disappointment over the slow progress of the Smart City projects, despite the commencement of monsoon. “Road works are incomplete on both sides in prominent roads like Minsk Square in Rajbhavan road, Vasanthnagar to Basaweshwar road, Balabrooyi guest house to Manikyavelu Mansion circle. When the CM questioned the Chief Engineer of the Smart …

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