Bengaluru Loses Nearly Rs 20,000 Crore Due To Traffic-Related Hindrances: Study
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The study says that despite having 60 fully functional flyovers in the city, Bengaluru has incurred a loss of Rs 19,725 crore.
Bengaluru is known for its bustling tech industry and notorious traffic congestion. Now, a new report has revealed that the city has suffered a loss of Rs 19,725 crore per year due to its traffic delays, congestion, stoppage of signals, time loss, fuel loss and related factors.
The study conducted by traffic expert M N Sreehari and his team looks at issues surrounding road planning, flyover, traffic management, and infrastructural deficit.
The study says that despite having 60 fully functional flyovers in the city, Bengaluru has incurred a loss of Rs 19,725 crore for road users due to delays, congestion, stoppages at signals, interference of slow-moving vehicles with fast-moving, fuel loss, occupants time loss, loss of the vehicle time when converted into money based on salary and more.
