₹1Cr project aims to reduce traffic in Bengaluru by 30%
Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, is investing ₹1 crore to help cut Bengaluru's infamous traffic jams by up to 30% in just a year.
Announced recently, his project brings together city police, BBMP, Google engineers, IISc scientists, and startups—all focused on using tech and real-time data to make commutes smoother.
What's on the agenda?
The plan includes upgrading the pothole app so anyone can report illegal parking or signal problems (and see live updates), plus a new "Hyperlocal Rain Predictor" to time roadwork around weather.
Expect "Green Wave Signals" that sync up traffic lights for smoother drives and a public WhatsApp group where you can flag local issues straight to officials.
Focusing on immediate solutions
Instead of waiting years for new metro lines or big road projects, this initiative uses AI and community input to get more out of what Bengaluru already has.
As Pitti puts it: making smarter choices today could mean less time stuck in traffic tomorrow.