Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: School Kids Stuck In Jam Reach Home At 9 PM

News 18  

Though Bengaluru thrives in the tech sector, the city is notoriously known for its daily traffic snarls. But the reasons weren’t enough to squash the frustration of an X user whose kids reached home from school at 9 pm. Anyone but the people whose actual job this is.— Ritesh Banglani September 27, 2023 The horror of school kids returning home at 9 pm left a barrage of Bengalureans ranting in the reply section. A user commented, “Irrespective of whatever the situation and whoever is responsible it is absolutely not okay for school kids to reach home at 9 pm.” Irrespective of whatever the situation and whoever is responsible it is absolutely not okay for school kids to reach home at 9pm.— Abhishek Yadav September 27, 2023 Another agreed, “School buses and ambulances getting stuck is really sad.” School buses and ambulances getting stuck is really sad— Chandra R. Srikanth September 28, 2023 One more wrote, “The problem is that nobody is willing to take ownership. Its time to reflect and take responsibility and action.— Rohan Sanghvi September 27, 2023 The viral traffic story has been viewed by more than eight-nine thousand viewers on X.

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Massive traffic jam near Bengaluru mall on Christmas, people walk 3 km abandoning vehicles
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Massive traffic jam near Bengaluru mall on Christmas, people walk 3 km abandoning vehicles

Hindustan Times  

North Bengluru's luxury mall saw a massive number of footfalls on Christmas evening and it led to traffic chaos in that part of the city. There was severe traffic congestion around the area, and Bengaluru Traffic Police suggested commuters choose alternate routes for travel. There was severe traffic congestion around the area and Bengaluru Traffic Police suggested commuters to choose …

Bengaluru Christmas: Popular churches likely to see a massive crowd, traffic advisory issued
Trending News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bengaluru Christmas: Popular churches likely to see a massive crowd, traffic advisory issued

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is all set to see massive Christmas celebrations and traffic police have issued an advisory for commuters. Alternative Routes Vehicles moving from Davis road towards HM road can take right turn on Davis Road at John Armstrong Road junction and proceed straight ahead, take a left turn on Viviani road and continue straight ahead, take left turn on Cookson …

Bus zooms on wrong side of Bengaluru road, internet demands action for ‘reckless behaviour’
3 weeks ago

Bus zooms on wrong side of Bengaluru road, internet demands action for ‘reckless behaviour’

Hindustan Times  

A recent video depicting a bus driving against traffic on Bengaluru’s NICE Road has ignited widespread concern and condemnation among netizens. The footage, which has garnered over 240,000 views since being shared, shows the bus travelling from the Electronic City toll towards the Bannerghatta toll, attempting to enter Bannerghatta Road by navigating on the wrong side. The incident occurred between …

Bengaluru traffic disrupted for hours after truck driver abandons 16-wheeler on NICE-Hosur road following police clash
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bengaluru traffic disrupted for hours after truck driver abandons 16-wheeler on NICE-Hosur road following police clash

Hindustan Times  

Commuters on the Bengaluru’s NICE-Hosur Road near White Feather Convention Centre faced over an hour of traffic chaos on Wednesday evening after a 16-wheel truck, registered in Nagaland, was abandoned in the middle of the road by its driver. According to officials, as reported by The New Indian Express, the truck was barred from entering Bengaluru during the restricted hours …

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic Police collect ₹30.57 lakh in fines from delivery riders in crackdown: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a major enforcement drive, the Bengaluru Traffic Police registered nearly 6,000 cases against e-commerce delivery personnel on Monday for violating traffic rules. Other notable offenses included 1,260 instances of vehicles parked in no-parking zones, 671 cases of no-entry zone violations, and 523 riders without helmets. ‘Embrace public transport’ Recently, Bengaluru Traffic police urged citizens to embrace public transport as …

Cops urge Bengaluru techies to use public transport at least once a week
2 months ago

Cops urge Bengaluru techies to use public transport at least once a week

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: On the occasion of World Transport Day, city traffic police urged citizens to use public transport. If 50% of IT employees use public transport, as per an estimate, traffic congestion could be reduced by around 20%, as many of them rely on cars and two-wheelers. The city and traffic police called up on the public to take a pledge …

Traffic Gridlock Grips Bengaluru as Holiday Rush Sets in
2 months, 1 week 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 Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Techie's 4-Hour Journey Home Through Heavy Traffic Sparks Outrage

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru techie faces 4-hour battle to get home through heavy traffic due to heavy rains. Sudeep P. Nambiar, a tech worker, endured a frustrating four-hour commute home, with his journey taking nearly four hours. The tweet has garnered widespread attention, with users sharing their own experiences and suggestions for dealing with Bengaluru's notorious traffic. Some users suggest working from home, …

Bengaluru Traffic: A Shining Example of City Spirit in the Face of Challenges
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Traffic: A Shining Example of City Spirit in the Face of Challenges

ABP News  

Bengaluru's traffic woes resurfaced after heavy rainfall, with commuters facing severe delays. The Electronic City flyover was submerged, leading to widespread traffic congestion. Social media platforms were flooded with user-generated content, highlighting the contrast between the city's infrastructure claims and the reality of pothole-ridden roads. While the Bengaluru traffic police are praised for their efforts, some users have called for …

Bengaluru Police book 21 school bus drivers in drunk and drive tests, DLs likely to be cancelled
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Police book 21 school bus drivers in drunk and drive tests, DLs likely to be cancelled

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Police booked a total of 21 school bus drivers on Monday for driving the vehicles under the influence of alcohol. According to Bengaluru Police, a total of 3,924 school buses were checked across the city on Monday and 21 drivers were caught drunk and driving. Earlier in July, Bengaluru Police cracked down on school bus drivers and conducted drunk …

Bengaluru Namma Metro work leads to traffic pile-up at Hebbal junction, several school vans stuck for hours
4 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro work leads to traffic pile-up at Hebbal junction, several school vans stuck for hours

The Hindu  

Hundreds of vehicles, including several school vans with children on their way to schools and office goers, were stuck in a woeful bumper-to-bumper traffic jam at Hebbal junction on Wednesday morning during peak hours. Traffic police said that heavy trucks that had come to dump raw materials for the ongoing Namma Metro works near the junction had not only blocked …

Bengaluru army officer schools motorist for driving in the wrong direction on a busy road. Video
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru army officer schools motorist for driving in the wrong direction on a busy road. Video

Hindustan Times  

The traffic menace in Bengaluru due to motorists who drive in the wrong direction has been a much-discussed issue among commuters. In a video that went viral recently, an army officer was seen schooling a motorist on the road for driving on the wrong side of a busy road. Bengaluru army officer schools motorist for driving in the wrong direction …

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Commuters get stuck for hours in Bengaluru’s Hebbal as 45-minute rain brings traffic to a standstill

The Hindu  

A mere 45-minute spell of rain led to traffic congestion all over Bengaluru for three hours on Monday, August 19, with Hebbal and Outer Ring Road being the worst affected areas. With 3.3-kilometre traffic congestion on Ballari Road, many commuters from North Bengaluru took more than two hours to get to the other side of Hebbal flyover between 3 p.m. …

Bengaluru boys perform dangerous bike stunts on busy roads for social media fame, 44 booked. VIDEO
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru boys perform dangerous bike stunts on busy roads for social media fame, 44 booked. VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

Even after heavy police vigilance was implemented against boys who perform wheelie stunts in Bengaluru, the miscreants continued to put lives in danger on the city's roads. Bengaluru boys perform dangerous bike stunts on busy roads for social media fame, 44 booked. The airport road has become a hotspot for such dangerous stunts, and people do them for instant social …

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru auto driver suspended after techie claims he abused, threatened him, demanded extra cash

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru resident recently narrated a troubling encounter with an Ola driver in the city. In a social media post, he recounted that he had been abused by the auto driver, who demanded extra money for the ride. Please send us the CRN number of your ride and your email ID via Direct Message so we can investigate this issue …

Parents, schools must be alert on drink-driving
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Parents, schools must be alert on drink-driving

New Indian Express  

Children are not safe on the streets of Bengaluru—even when they are being ferried in school vans and buses. The city’s traffic police conducted a surprise morning check of 3,016 school vehicles earlier this week and found 23 drivers under the influence of alcohol. School managements could be booked under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act for endangering schoolchildren; …

Bengaluru police book 23 school bus drivers in drunk and drive tests, DLs to be cancelled
6 months ago

Bengaluru police book 23 school bus drivers in drunk and drive tests, DLs to be cancelled

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru police on Tuesday cracked down on school bus drivers and conducted drunk and drive tests across the city. A total of 23 drivers were found positive in the drunk driving tests and action has been initiated, said a statement by the Bengaluru police. Bengaluru police book 23 school bus drivers in drunk and drive tests In an announcement, Bengaluru …

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch
6 months ago

Stuck in Bengaluru traffic, commuters have an eerie encounter with 2 creepy faces. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Bengaluru, known for its notorious traffic jams, had an eerie experience recently while being stuck in one of the gridlocks in the city as they had the view of a car in front of them with two creepy faces staring at them. X Seshal Jain posted a short clip earlier this week showing his view of a cab …

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Bengaluru residents overtake BBMP, clean accident-prone road; DK Shivakumar reacts

Hindustan Times  

Residents and schools in Balagere took an unprecedented initiative this past Sunday, foregoing their usual break to address the pressing safety concerns along the Kadubeesanahalli to Varthur road stretch. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids and severe traffic congestion, residents armed themselves with work gloves and began clearing a nearly three km stretch of accumulated silt. Faced with frequent two-wheeler skids …

On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic

Hindustan Times  

Bikers in Bengaluru continue to violate the basic traffic rules, as many of them were spotted riding on footpaths, which are meant for pedestrians. A video has now become viral on social media showing a stream of bikers travelling on footpaths to avoid getting stuck in traffic. On camera, stream of two-wheelers ride on Bengaluru footpath to bypass traffic An …

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night
8 months ago

Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw another heavy spell of rain on Thursday as the yellow alert was in place. Bengaluru traffic police deployed their staff in many areas to decongest the traffic due to heavy rain in the city. Bengaluru rains: Intense pour leads to waterlogging and traffic jams at night The most crucial bottlenecks in the city faced traffic snarls due to …

Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct

Hindustan Times  

The Purple Line metro services in Bengaluru briefly halted once again after a man stepped on the viaduct area of the Kengeri metro station. Bengaluru metro services disrupted after man walks on track viaduct The Namma Metro officials spotted a person walking on the viaduct near the tracks at 2.30 pm leading to the suspension of metro services for 27 …

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters
1 year, 1 month ago

Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, police alert commuters

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru saw massive traffic jams on Friday and Saturday nights, ahead of the Deepavali festival. Massive traffic jams across Bengaluru ahead of Deepavali, cops alert commuters Places like Hosur Road, Mysuru Road, Krishnarajapuram and Bannerghatta saw unusual traffic snarls. In an X post, the police said, “Mysore Road, Satellite Bus Station has deployed extra buses due to Diwali festival, there …

Bengaluru Man Gets 'Casually' Abused, Slapped by a Group of Natives, Viral Post Worries Reddit
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru Man Gets 'Casually' Abused, Slapped by a Group of Natives, Viral Post Worries Reddit

News 18  

In a rather alarming incident, a Redditor shared a concerning experience in Bengaluru late at night involving their friend and a group of locals who verbally abused him in Kannada. According to the post, the man was walking to his friend’s place in Koramangala when he was unexpectedly confronted by a group of men who began hurling insults and slapping …

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick
1 year, 2 months ago

Bengaluru traffic jam: How to arrive at Kempegowda Airport on time | Here's a smart trick

India TV News  

Trending news: Bengaluru is popularly known for its traffic jams and extremely lengthy commutes. Jain posted a screenshot from a ride-sharing app that displayed an astonishing travel time of 132 minutes to cover the distance of 45.3 kilometres between Bengaluru city and the airport. In his funny caption, Vishal Jain provided a Bengaluru survival tip for those intending to pick …

WATCH: Bengaluru Metro faces Mumbai local-style overcrowding woes | VIRAL VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

WATCH: Bengaluru Metro faces Mumbai local-style overcrowding woes | VIRAL VIDEO

India TV News  

Bengaluru Metro: The metro train system of Bengaluru takes full limelight in a recent viral video on social media. The six-second clip clearly captures the alarming reality of overcrowding within Bengaluru's public transportation network. The viral video has ignited several discussions and comparisons on social media platforms which has garnered significant attention since its upload on X. The funny conversation …

Stakeholders oppose changes to school hours in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 months ago

Stakeholders oppose changes to school hours in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

October 09, 2023 10:35 pm | Updated 10:35 pm IST - Bengaluru A multi-stakeholder meeting unanimously opposed changing school hours in the city. The meeting, that included the Department of School Education and Literacy, Bengaluru Traffic Police, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, private school managements and parents’ association, was held in the city on Monday, following a direction by the High …

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic vs 'Gurujam': Viral Video of Gurugram Road Has People Drawing Comparisons

News 18  

If you live in Gurugram, you know the traffic situation can get bad, especially during the peak hours. This was when a massive jam on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road caused massive problems for commuters leading the Joint Commissioner of Traffic to issue an official statement about what caused the nightmarish roadblock. Here, have a look for yourself: I was told …

Karnataka: School timings likely to be changed in Bengaluru to ease traffic
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka: School timings likely to be changed in Bengaluru to ease traffic

Live Mint  

The Karnataka government is planning to adjust the timing of Bengaluru schools in order to alleviate traffic congestion. The state's education department has convened a meeting with stakeholders to discuss the school timings. The Karnataka Education Department has also scheduled another meeting with the Association of Private Schools, the Association of School Vehicles, and parents on 5th October to take …

Peak Bengaluru: Video Shows More Than a Kilometer Long Traffic Before Nandi Hills
1 year, 3 months ago

Peak Bengaluru: Video Shows More Than a Kilometer Long Traffic Before Nandi Hills

News 18  

More than its thriving tech sector, Bengaluru these days is making headlines for the never ending traffic and the ruckus that it is creating. Be it employees working on the road or waiting hours for successfully hailing cabs, stories of Peak Bengaluru traffic hours often go viral on social media. “Famous weekend getaway from #Bangalore nandi hills had a massive …

Bengaluru traffic: Traffic police draws measures to avoid congestions during peak hours
1 year, 3 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 …

Man claims his friend walked 12 km to reach home amid Bengaluru traffic
1 year, 3 months ago

Man claims his friend walked 12 km to reach home amid Bengaluru traffic

Hindustan Times  

On September 27, Bengaluru witnessed one of the worst traffic jams in the tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, leaving several people stuck for hours. Amid the traffic, a man has now shared how his friend didn't get a cab and had to walk 12 km in the traffic to reach his home. Vehicles stranded in a massive traffic congestion in …

'Build more metro lines': Netizens fume as Bengaluru traffic worsens
1 year, 3 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 traffic: Man claims children came back from school at 9 pm
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru traffic: Man claims children came back from school at 9 pm

Hindustan Times  

The tech corridor, Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru witnessed massive traffic congestion on September 27. As several people were stuck in traffic endlessly, a man on X shared how his children came back from school at 9 pm due to the congestion. My children returned from school at 9 pm, and these guys are blaming the citizens," wrote Ritesh Banglani …

Bengaluru: Massive traffic jam on tech corridor on September 27
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Peak Bengaluru: Google Thought This Man Stuck in Traffic Was Shopping at Store in Hilarious Blunder
1 year, 3 months ago

Peak Bengaluru: Google Thought This Man Stuck in Traffic Was Shopping at Store in Hilarious Blunder

News 18  

The traffic situation in Bengaluru is notorious, and it’s something that every outsider dreads. Amid the long, exhausting commutes, one can’t help but appreciate the quirky incidents and unique experiences that make Bengaluru’s traffic jams strangely memorable. The user, with a touch of humour, recounted the situation, quipping, “Peak Bengaluru traffic experience unlocked – you get stuck in traffic near …

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today

News 18  

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations in Bengaluru has called for a strike or “Bengaluru Bandh” today, September 11, which would result in a disruption of operations for all private commercial vehicles operating in Karnataka’s capital city. The strike in Bengaluru today will have an impact on an array of private transport services, including auto-rickshaws, cab aggregators and …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, private transportation has called for a one-day strike ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today, September 11, Monday against the state government's Shakti scheme which offers free travel facilities to women on non-premium government buses. However, the Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the Bandh called by the private bus, taxi, and auto unions, said Transport Minister Ramalinga …

Bengaluru Man's Ride Halted For Long Raises Uber's 'Emergency' Concerns But Bro it's Traffic
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Man's Ride Halted For Long Raises Uber's 'Emergency' Concerns But Bro it's Traffic

News 18  

Imagine you’ve just booked a taxi through an app that is keeping tabs on everything – the estimated arrival time, the driver’s info, and the chosen route. Well, this quirky incident happened to a man in Bengaluru, and the unexpected reason behind the halt was none other than the city’s notorious traffic! Please let us know if everything is OK.” …

Bengaluru Bus Driver's Pic Posing With Road Challan Goes Viral, Twitter Asks 'Did He Receive Award?'
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru Bus Driver's Pic Posing With Road Challan Goes Viral, Twitter Asks 'Did He Receive Award?'

News 18  

You never know when life will throw unexpected twists your way! A perfect example of this occurred recently when a Twitter user decided to report a school bus driver to the Bengaluru police for taking the wrong route, citing concerns about safety after a tragic incident in Ghaziabad that claimed six lives. It all started when the Twitter page, FixBangalorePlz, …

Bengaluru Rain: Waterlogging Causes Chaos, Traffic Snarls; Thundershowers Likely Till June 25
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Rain: Waterlogging Causes Chaos, Traffic Snarls; Thundershowers Likely Till June 25

News 18  

The Karnataka capital, Bengaluru, which woke up to a cloudy morning on Wednesday, is expected to see thundershowers this week, according to the weather department. According to the IMD, apart from Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts, Karnataka’s Chamarajanagara, Chikkaballapura, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Kolar, Mysuru, Ramnagara, Shivamogga, Tumakuru and Vijayanagara districts will also receive heavy downpour. As per Bengaluru …

Why the traffic is no longer an issue in Bengaluru
1 year, 6 months ago

Why the traffic is no longer an issue in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The traffic problem in Bengaluru is so bad that by an unspoken agreement, the citizens have decided not to speak about it. When you are late for an appointment, it is no longer acceptable to say, “Well, the traffic, you know …” Everyone knows, so why bring it up? Instead, we say something like, “Our clothes weren’t back from the …

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations
1 year, 7 months ago

Chaos and congestion in front of Bengaluru metro stations

The Hindu  

For Prashanth Kumar, a regular metro commuter from Baiyappanahalli to M.G. However, private vehicles, like cars and two-wheelers, as well as cabs and autos, that come to drop off people, leave the roads congested.” The metro authorities and traffic police have made provision for buses, autos, and cabs to pick up and drop off passengers at a few metro stations …

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: Enraged Citizens Call 'Work From Road' A New Era In City
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengaluru Traffic Horror: Enraged Citizens Call 'Work From Road' A New Era In City

News 18  

Many commuters were forced to abandon their vehicles or return home after getting stuck in a nightmarish traffic jam in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning. A frustrated local wrote, “If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather than hiding behind trees or pillars to collect fines, these types of cases would not occur.” If traffic police concentrate on traffic management rather …

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mohandas Pai react to Bengaluru students' traffic nightmare
2 years, 2 months ago

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mohandas Pai react to Bengaluru students' traffic nightmare

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government, especially the administration of its capital Bengaluru, has drawn criticism yet again after several students in the city's Panathur area had to reportedly skip school and go back home after getting stuck in traffic for a long time on Wednesday. A candlelight protest was held in the locality, visuals of which made rounds on social media and …

Commuters fed up of government apathy, start online petition to highlight traffic snarls at Kaggadasapura railway crossing
2 years, 2 months ago

Commuters fed up of government apathy, start online petition to highlight traffic snarls at Kaggadasapura railway crossing

The Hindu  

Commuters taking the Kaggadasapura Railway Crossing in East Bengaluru, who have been facing traffic congestion during peak hours, have started an petition online after facing log jams leading to 3-4 hours of delay. Five traffic officials often work regularly to clear the backup at the railway crossing, which shows the enormity of the problem,” said a resident. “It is a …

Bengaluru rain: Employees asked to work from home due to flooded roads
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru rain: Employees asked to work from home due to flooded roads

Live Mint  

Bengaluru, India's innovation hub, was largely under water on September 5 as a result of the city being battered by severe rains, which also forced firms to ask employees to work from home. A number of companies, including Indian food delivery service Swiggy and Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs, asked staff to work from home, some employees told Reuters. …

Bengaluru rains : Huge traffic congestion in Bengaluru, list of roads to avoid
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru rains : Huge traffic congestion in Bengaluru, list of roads to avoid

Hindustan Times  

After heavy rains battered Bengaluru Sunday night, traffic congestion has once again been reported from several areas of the city. Kalyan Nagar bridge Banaswadi Traffic Police appealed commuters to avoid Jayanthigram Circle as waterlogging has been reported from the area. Banaswadi Traffic Police wrote, “Water logging near Jayanthigram circle, Kalyananagara under bridge, Geddalahalli Railway bridge, Vaddara palya junction due to …

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