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*UPDATE on Bengaluru Traffic* 😵 My last post went viral with 6 lakh+ impressions. From people telling me to leave Bengaluru to others suggesting solutions and sharing the same pain. 🫂 Here are some things that I tried in the last month which I felt could be useful for most of us. 1. QuickRide 🤝, This was the most useful and impactful solution for now. This app connects you with private vehicle owners going from the same route. And honestly my experience has been really smooth, also it’s very cheap and you build some really great connections by meeting new people everyday :)) 2. BMTC bus 🚌, this one’s straightforward, busses are always a relief if you have a bus stand nearby. From JMPC to HSR it took me only Rs 27. The cheapest option available. Though it gets crowded at peak hours. 3. What I ultimately did after struggling for a month, get a house near your office. I shifted to just 1km from my office and now I just walk. 🚶 4. Probably what we all are waiting for NAMMA METRO 🖲️, blue line is really the need of the hour now as traffic feels like it’s rising every day. The Outer Ring Road will get a relief when the metro starts. On a side note to all the kannada natives, please don’t be so harsh on the outsiders. We all are figuring out our ways here. And criticism will only make the place better for everyone :)) What else do you think could be the solutions for this traffic??

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This is what i just love about India. Everything can be broken even Google maps So much fun in uncertainty and excitement of surprises at every corner. Unpredictableness is so palpitable a new adventure awaits at every corner. No time to get bored. Well done India. We surely reflect to the Organized world what 'Thriving in Chaos' truly means. Hustle and Bustle with Loud noises and cacophony of horns is such music 🎶 never a dull moment lest you fall asleep on Roads while driving. Speeds are so automatically managed at 20kms per hr that chances of high speed accidents is hence made impossible so many lives saved, so much time to spend with co-passenger when one gets stuck in traffic jams only to realize there was no jam that was regular wait time near junctions. https://lnkd.in/geVKp_kZ

1.5 KM in 1 hour and 30 minutes. 🚦 Welcome to Bengaluru—a city that is globally known for its IT talent and startups but, unfortunately, also for its infamous traffic jams. But here’s the harsh reality: it’s not the roads or the infrastructure at fault. It’s us. 🤦♂️ 90% of Bengaluru’s Traffic Problem is Self-Created. Literate individuals behaving like illiterates. Two-wheelers squeezing into every gap, four-wheelers pressing against dividers, drivers blocking both lanes to cut corners… The result? A complete mess, all because of impatience and lack of discipline. 🚗💨 The Real Truth Behind Traffic Jams Ever noticed how, at the end of most traffic jams, there’s no apparent cause for the delay? It’s usually just a handful of drivers trying to outsmart others, blocking lanes and creating chaos. Ironically, this "shortcut mentality" makes the journey longer and more frustrating for everyone. Yet, we keep blaming "Bengaluru traffic" like it’s some unsolvable puzzle. 🤯 Let’s be Honest—We’re the Problem. Instead of complaining about poor roads or lack of infrastructure, ask yourself: Are you sticking to your lane? Are you avoiding those last-minute swerves and overtakes? Are you thinking about others on the road, or just about reaching your destination faster? Because here’s the thing: A slow-moving line is far better than a chaotic standstill jam. ⏳ What Can We Do? It’s not about implementing new rules or penalties. It’s about basic road decency and common sense. Bengaluru, a city home to some of the brightest minds in the world, should not be a place where common sense takes a backseat on the road. 🛣️ Make Bengaluru Proud—One Driver at a Time. If you’re tired of the traffic mess, start by changing your own behavior and call out others who are contributing to the chaos. It’s time we reclaim our roads and show that Bengaluru’s tech prowess extends beyond boardrooms and startups. 🚀 #BengaluruTraffic #TrafficJams #RoadEtiquette #DrivingResponsibility #ChangeStartsWithUs #BengaluruProud

Never Trust Google Maps 🙂 My 45min back Home, Turned into 2 Hours of Traffic. Maps showed us 2min of Traffic while entering the Highway and it was then later that we realized it was getting over 20min. Not once but Twice on the Same Road 🥲 That's Huge, I felt like I'm in Bengaluru 😂 The Silicon Valley of India can feel it... We were not able to move much but we saw people walking ahead coming out of their Cars. Well, I could say that Gurgaon is not less than any Area that is Prone to Flooding 🌊 There are Low Lying Areas leading to alot of Damage to Properties and Assets every Year. Last Year, My Car got Stuck in the Flooded Area and it took 2 Months to come back from Service. The Rains are so Heavy to make it through the Drain. We avoided some Routes but ended up here; That's why Always be prepared for Backup Routes. P.S - What's your take on it and what can be done? 🤔 -------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Follow Tushya Pahuja #monsoon #flooding #traffic #linkedin LinkedIn LinkedIn Guide to Creating

While reading the news (https://lnkd.in/gPvKy4dU) this comment from the new Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC) MD, Mr Vikas Kumar caught my eye: "You should be able to walk to metro within 500 metres anywhere in Delhi". While, naturally, he sees it in terms of building the popularity of the Metro and its ridership, what he is planning to do can have a profound effect on the cardiovascular health of the denizens of Delhi, mainly if the city is also able to offer good sidewalks for people to walk these 500 metres. Exhorting people to exercise has little effect, but if one is able to make walking to and from home, work, and shopping to the metro the most natural option, then people will walk daily and get their steps in without even thinking about it. As Glazener and colleagues point out in their "Fourteen pathways between urban transportation and health" paper (https://lnkd.in/gAfzt47B), countries with high "modal diversity of transportation" experience "1400 fewer years of life lost per 100,000 inhabitants". As Dr Mayanka Ambade and I point out in this op-ed (https://lnkd.in/gKbhEkYs), this happens mainly through the reduction in central adiposity (fat around the belly) driven by increased regular physical activity.

TRAFFIC DISCIPLINE Being stuck in traffic is probably the most routine thing for people living in the city. It's something that is witnessed in a variety of ways across roads. Long queues coupled with constant honking can make drivers lose their cool. Then there are times when two-wheelers drive towards the incoming side of the road in order to move up the line. A sudden wrong move here and there can lead to an ugly lock jam that may take several minutes to disperse. Things can get worse in small cities with narrow roads that cannot accommodate big vehicles. In such trying traffic conditions, it is the duty of the commuters to take all the right decisions in order to maintain a fixed line and not cause further delays. #Patience on the road is something that's not always seen in big cities. Checkout this video 👇 in which none of the vehicles appear to take advantage of the vacant lane for opposite-side vehicles, adhering strictly to their side of the road. This is Aizwal, Mizoram in India. Although #Aizwal, the capital city, witnesses probably the most traffic in the state, strict traffic rules and an inherent discipline among the drivers prevent any mishap. Traffic Police are vigilant and smooth traffic is guaranteed together with the #compliance of the drivers. Have you come across such traffic discipline in any other City? Other Cities should learn a lot from this amazing #trafficdiscipline ! Video Credit - This is taken from the #socialmedia and all credit goes to the owner of this video. Follow Ravi Narayanan for inspirational and affiliate marketing posts everyday. #India #compliance #patience #trafficdiscipline

Reflecting on Traffic Fines in India: A Call for Improvement In a recent exploration by The Hindu https://lnkd.in/dPWZdBBP , the spotlight turns to the evolving landscape of traffic fines in India, highlighting the transition towards digital e-challan systems for handling traffic violations. This move towards digitalisation is commendable, aiming to streamline processes and enhance accountability. However, it also opens up a broader conversation about the effectiveness and fairness of our current traffic fine system. The Need for a Revamped Approach While digitization is a step forward, it also underscores the urgent need to revisit our approach to traffic fines in India. The goal should not solely be to penalize but to educate and reform driving behaviors, ensuring safer roads for everyone. Here are a few areas where improvement is crucial: 1. Fairness and Transparency: There's a growing need for a fine structure that is both equitable and transparent, ensuring that penalties are proportionate to the violations, without undue burden on any specific demographic. 2. Education and Awareness: Implementing programs aimed at educating drivers about traffic rules and the importance of road safety can be more effective than fines alone. Knowledge is power, and an informed driver is a safer driver. 3. Technological Integration: While e-challan systems are a great start, there's vast potential for further technological integration. Real-time traffic management systems, AI for traffic pattern analysis, and more sophisticated digital platforms for dispute resolution can significantly enhance the system's effectiveness. 4. Enhanced Accessibility: Ensuring that the process of paying fines is user-friendly and accessible to all, regardless of technological savvy, is crucial. This includes multilingual support and multiple payment options to accommodate diverse needs. 5. Community Engagement: Engaging with communities to understand their perspectives on traffic fines and road safety can lead to more tailored and effective solutions. After all, the ultimate goal is to ensure the wellbeing of all road users. As we continue to navigate the complexities of urbanization and increased vehicle usage, the need for a more thoughtful, inclusive, and effective approach to traffic fines is clear. Let's use this momentum not just to penalize but to educate, reform, and create safer roads for everyone. Together, we can drive change. #TrafficFines #RoadSafety #DigitalIndia #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityEngagement

Stories like this by Sohini Mitter at The CapTable some times go under the radar because we take for granted the underlying technology what significantly drives some of the fantastic other innovations and services emerging globally. #quickcommerce #transportation #delivery #taxi #ridehailing #rideshare #fooddelivery #ecommerce rely on very hard-working delivery partners who in turn need directions and support to help them work most effectively. #maps in India are crucial. If any one has spent any time time in India, they would know that getting around and finding accurate directions can some times be a big task. It can be time consuming. Even with digital maps, there are new roads, new layouts, new localities, road-name changes, diversions, road infrastructure hazards to tackle. Mapping is not just #software based. It requires covering thousands and millions of miles (or kilometers if you prefer) of road with significant camera and media technology and fact-checking and internet/processing speed. It's not cheap and it's a major industry even if we only know one of one or two players publicly. I highly recommend reading this article as it's very informative and reveals a lot of about the good-guts of services we consume mostly for "free." Comments and opinions? Rohan Verma MapmyIndia Google Google Maps #india #road #rail #public #transport #logistics #direction #topography #business #competition #ip #intellectualproperty

Blinkit has extended notice periods for key employees to two months in response to fierce competition in the quick commerce industry in India. Visit https://lnkd.in/dJZQfCCN to know more about this #Blinkit #QuickCommerce #NoticePeriod #competition #TalentRetention