Commuting in Bengaluru is a daily struggle, with unpredictable travel times that can turn short trips into lengthy ordeals. The city’s traffic problems are multifaceted, influenced by rainfall and a host of infrastructural deficiencies. Proposed solutions, like underground tunnels, have sparked controversy. The city’s swift growth, propelled by the IT sector and migration, has placed immense strain on its infrastructure. The increasing number of vehicles on the roads, coupled with the inadequacy of public transport, only worsen the situation. Reports place Bengaluru among the world’s most traffic-congested cities. The Outer Ring Road and Silk Road junction are hotspots for congestion. Authorities are exploring measures such as elevated roads and bus lanes to alleviate the issue. The Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) emphasizes the lack of peripheral roads, the impact of monsoons, and the high vehicle count as contributing elements to the traffic woes.
The Bengaluru Commute: From Bad to Worse, and the Search for Relief
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