Is solving Bengaluru’s congestion crisis an intractable puzzle, tougher than rocket science? Not really. Every sustainable mobility expert will point at one clear solution, screaming out for attention and financial outreach: Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses. Double their numbers, make them reliable, comfortable, accessible, and watch a dramatic decongestion.
Now, for any government genuinely keen on resolving the issue, this should be a low-hanging fruit. For years, multiple governments were told how to tackle the public transport problem smartly with technology, multi-agency coordination and focused funding. The latest is a research booklet centred on BMTC planning and operations, developed by the Indian Institute of Science’s Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP).
