BENGALURU: A social media post by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan has reignited the debate over Bengaluru’s worsening traffic congestion, with thousands of commuters sharing similar experiences and calling for better infrastructure, improved public transport and stricter road discipline.
Taking to X, Gopalakrishnan described a frustrating journey across the city, saying a 31-km trip took him nearly two-and-a-half hours. “31 km took 2 1/2 hours today. It is only becoming worse. Traffic, condition of roads, and poor discipline,” he posted, highlighting mounting congestion, poor road conditions and lack of driving discipline as key concerns.
The post quickly resonated with citizens, many of whom recounted equally exhausting commutes. One user said a recent 28-km journey took him almost three hours, describing Bengaluru’s traffic as a “nightmare” and suggesting companies expand work-from-home options until infrastructure improves.
Several commenters pointed to public transport as part of the solution, urging employers to encourage staff to use buses and Metro services instead of private vehicles. Some expressed hope that the completion of major infrastructure projects, including the Ejipura flyover and upcoming Metro corridors, would help ease congestion over time.
Others said worsening traffic was influencing their daily lives and travel choices. Road discipline also emerged as a recurring concern. Users blamed aggressive lane-cutting, unnecessary overtaking and poor driving etiquette for slowing traffic and called for stricter licensing norms, better driver education and stronger enforcement of traffic rules.
The online discussion highlighted Bengaluru’s long-standing mobility challenges, with commuters urging authorities to accelerate infrastructure projects, while promoting greater use of public transport and improving traffic management.