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Bengaluru's Traffic Woes: Ace Investor Ashish Kacholia Takes a Dig After Missing Flight
By GeoSquare News Desk · Published 2024-08-31
Ace investor Ashish Kacholia recently took to social media to express his frustration with Bengaluru's traffic after missing a flight from the city to Mumbai. Despite relying on Google Maps, which estimated a 1 hour and 45-minute journey from HSR Layout to Kempegowda International Airport, Kacholia's trip took a whopping three hours due to heavy traffic and unexpected rainfall.
Kacholia's post sparked a wave of responses from users who shared similar experiences of navigating Bengaluru's traffic. One user noted that Google Maps predictions have become unreliable, while another quipped that cabbies in Bengaluru should offer washroom breaks during rides.
The incident highlights the broader challenges of navigating Bengaluru's traffic, which has become a major concern for residents and visitors alike. Users advised others to aim to reach the airport at least two hours before take-off time and to add an extra 30 minutes during peak hours.
Kacholia's experience is not an isolated one. Bengaluru's traffic woes have been making headlines for years, with the city consistently ranking among the worst in the world for traffic congestion. The city's rapid growth and lack of adequate infrastructure have contributed to the problem.
In contrast, Kacholia praised Mumbai's infrastructure, thanking the city's municipal corporation, BMC, for investing in infrastructure to keep traffic moving. This has sparked a debate about the differences in infrastructure development between the two cities.
Bengaluru's real estate boom, with home prices soaring up to 90%, has also put a strain on the city's infrastructure. The city's IT hubs are leading the way in India's real estate boom, but the lack of adequate infrastructure is a major concernThe incident has sparked a conversation about the need for better infrastructure planning in Bengaluru to address the city's traffic woes.
Ashish Kacholia is a well-known investor and entrepreneur in India. He has invested in several successful startups and has been vocal about various issues affecting the country.BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) is the municipal corporation of Mumbai, responsible for the city's infrastructure development and maintenance.