Bengaluru has been ranked the world’s fastest-growing tech hub, but the city continues to struggle with basic infrastructure problems. We’ve put together a list of tweets highlighting the terrible infrastructure issues Bengalureans face on a daily basis.
Bengaluru infra Problem
Despite its global reputation as an IT industry hub, Bengaluru’s poor infrastructure has frequently been a source of contention. One of its manifestations is the city’s notorious traffic congestion, which can make travel times significantly longer, with potholes also being a widespread issue.
And it is no surprise that Bengaluru was ranked the second-most congested city in the world during 2022 in the city center (BBMP area) category, according to the traffic index published by Dutch location technology specialist TomTom.
Regardless of this, many Bengalureans have come to accept the city as it is. You have to admit that some of the issues sound ridiculous! That’s why we’ve put together a list of tweets highlighting the terrible infrastructure issues Bengalureans face on a daily basis. Take a look at this:
The traffic makes 5 Km feel like 50 Km.
Bengaluru was ranked the second most congested city in the world in 2022 in the city center (BBMP area) category. And no wonder there are memes and jokes about the situation.
As if we needed a report on this one! Every single day, and night too. #bangaloretraffic #Bangalore https://t.co/ozoGfkMF1m
— Kaveri Ponnapa (@KaveriPonnapa) January 29, 2020
Forget Job, finding a House for rent is ‘The Task’
The city’s landlords have really taken their selection process up a notch, from asking for LinkedIn profiles to asking for school mark sheets!
Day 12 of house hunting Indiranagar @peakbengaluru pic.twitter.com/fsQHGtbsDP
— Goutham? (@0xGoutham) March 16, 2023
"Marks don't decide your future, but it definitely decides whether you get a flat in banglore or not" pic.twitter.com/L0a9Sjms6d
— Shubh (@kadaipaneeeer) April 27, 2023
Cab Fare = Flight Charges
How on earth can a cab ride cost Rs 4000? Cab services are typically quite expensive in major cities, but Bengaluru’s cab fairs are equal to Flight charges.
Uber fare to Bangalore Airport from E-City
Cost of cab fare is dangerously close to what I paid for the flight ticket ? pic.twitter.com/FUw9jygeMh
— Badass Dad ? ? (@Badass_Superdad) May 23, 2023
Sky Rocketing House Rents
Post Covid, the rent has risen to an absurdly high level in the last two years.
The @peakbengaluru landlord has responded ?? pic.twitter.com/PP6bspus5i
— Grapevine – Corporate Chat India (@anonCorpChatInd) May 20, 2023
Waterlogging is a Life-Threatening
Recently, two people died after drowning in a flooded road and subway in the city after heavy rain. It’s actually dangerous to venture out into the city on such days.
The citizens of Bengaluru deserve decent infrastructure, this photograph should break all our hearts. This young woman deserved better and we failed her pic.twitter.com/z07bwH198n
— Faye DSouza (@fayedsouza) May 22, 2023
Population boom
A growing population and increased commercialization, even in residential areas, have had a significant impact on mobility.
About 6.70% of Indian population reside in the respective capital cities of each states, with major states like Karnataka and Telangana having almost one-fifth of their population living in a single city.#India #Bengaluru #Hyderabad #Karnataka #Telangana pic.twitter.com/AykPJVgQnD
— The Maps Daily (@themapsdaily) May 24, 2023
