Bengaluru Traffic

Hope For Congested Bengaluru As Board Clears 148-Km Suburban Rail Project

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Monday November 4, 2019

In a development that may bring cheer to those weary of the Bengaluru traffic, the Extended Railway Board has cleared a 148-km suburban railway project for the city.

Trending: #BangaloreTraffic Memes Make Commuters Laugh, Then Cry

Offbeat | Tuesday October 15, 2019

Bengaluru's notorious traffic has become the subject of many a jokes. For the last few hours, Bengaluru residents have been airing their grievances on Twitter using the hashtag #BangaloreTraffic.

Traffic Police Use 'Yama' To Warn Motorists Against Violations

Offbeat | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 11, 2018

A mace-wielding 'Yamaraja,' God of Death, attired in his traditional golden dress, intercepted motorists near the Town hall in Bengaluru today and warned them he would visit their homes if they flouted traffic rules.

Bengaluru Citizens Can Now Complain About Potholes Online

Bangalore News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday June 16, 2018

In a novel initiative, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara has asked citizens to report about potholes in Bengaluru via Whatsapp message, call or e-complaint on the civic body's website.

In Bengaluru, Many Voters Say Civic Issues, Potholes, Dictated Their Vote

India News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Sunday May 13, 2018

Nearly 3.5 crore people in Karnataka voted on Saturday at the end of a rancorous campaign that saw the PM Narendra Modi and Congress' Rahul Gandhi throw themselves into the campaign and hurl barbs at each other for weeks. But as people in Karnataka capital Bengaluru stepped out to vote, many suggested civic issues would take priority when they vote...

Bengaluru Cop Throws Shoe At Bikers For Not Wearing Helmets. Video Is Viral

Offbeat | Written By Meghna Nijhawan | Monday April 30, 2018

A Bengaluru traffic constable has been suspended after he was caught on camera throwing a shoe at two bikers for not wearing a helmet. The constable in question was captured on camera in a video uploaded by a Bengaluru-based YouTuber which went viral.

Ban On Non-ISI Marked Helmets Called Off In Bengaluru

Sameer Contractor | Monday March 12, 2018

Following the backlash on imposing a blanket ban on non-ISI marked helmets, the Bengaluru City traffic police have decided to withdraw its drive on substandard helmets. The crackdown that was supposed to start from February 1, 2018, has been called off after the city traffic police asked for clarification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Special Drive Against Autos, Taxis In Bengaluru, Over 13,000 Cases Booked

Bangalore News | Written by Nehal Kidwai | Friday January 5, 2018

Bengaluru Traffic Police today launched a special drive against auto rickshaw and cab drivers following complaints of overcharging.

Bengaluru To Vote Today To Elect Mayor Amid Civic Woes

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday September 28, 2017

Voting to select a new mayor for the city of Bengaluru will be held today. Corporators are allowed to vote, along with MLAs, MLCs and MPs from the area covered by civic agency BBMP limits. The term of the mayor is one year and the outgoing mayor is the Congress's G Padmavathi

How Honey The Labrador Is Teaching Bengaluru About Road Safety

Offbeat | Written by Maya Sharma | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Honey tends to hound people who ride a two wheeler without a helmet or break other traffic rules. She is a very smart Labrador, living in Bengaluru, who is being used to teach people about traffic safety.

Flying Cars To AI Feature In Contest To Solve Bangalore Gridlock

Bangalore News | Saritha Rai, Bloomberg | Monday July 10, 2017

In Bangalore, tech giants and startups typically spend their days fiercely battling each other for customers. Now they are turning their attention to a common enemy: the Indian city's infernal traffic congestion.

IT Hub Bengaluru, Notorious For Bad Traffic, Has Reason To Cheer

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Wednesday June 21, 2017

For over 12 million residents of India's IT capital Bengaluru, infamous for mind-melting traffic jams and long commute times, there is now a new hope of a smoother ride.

Bengaluru Cops Heroes For Allowing Ambulance Ahead Of President's Convoy

Offbeat | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday June 20, 2017

Two traffic cops were on duty at Bengaluru's Trinity Circle as President Pranab Mukherjee's convoy was approaching from the HAL airport. That's when they saw an ambulance approaching from another road. Quick thinking was needed. The First Citizen usually does get right of way - but these policemen had their priorities right.

To Solve Bengaluru's Traffic Problems, Flipkart Is Doing This

Bangalore News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday June 8, 2017

E-commerce major Flipkart turns 10 this year, and in order to do something for Bengaluru - the city in which it took birth - it are trying to help sort out the city's notorious traffic.

Suburban Train Network A Solution To Benagluru's Traffic Jams, Say Protesters

Bangalore News | Written by Harish Upadhyay | Tuesday December 20, 2016

Hundreds of people in Bengaluru came out in protest this weekend demanding a dedicated suburban train network for the city. Despite having 180 km of track and more than 40 stations, Bengaluru doesn't have commuter trains to facilitate the connectivity within the city.