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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
EaseMyTrip co-founder commits ₹1 crore to fight Bengaluru traffic
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has announced a Rs 1 crore commitment to tackle traffic congestion in Bengaluru using AI and satellite data, urging authorities and citizens to join hands in fixing the city's growing traffic problem. In a detailed post on X, Pitti shared that he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He said the worst part was being stranded at a choke point on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 100 minutes, with no traffic light or police officer in sight. "I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bangalore Choke-Points via Google Maps & AI. 11 km ??' 2.15 hours in Bangalore Traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point at ORR, where I spent 100 minutes struggling to understand why there is no traffic-light or cop here," Pitti posted on X. However, he made it clear that he does not want to simply complain about the issue. "But I don't want one more 'Bengaluru Traffic Meme or Rant'. I WANT TO FIX IT," he said. Pitti said his project will use data from Google Maps, especially the new "Road Management Insight" feature launched in April 2025. This city-level data, available in Big Query format, can be used alongside satellite imagery to identify all choke points and their timings across Bengaluru. "Using Google Data and Satellite Imagery, we can list down all the choke-points & their exact timings in a month. For the traffic department to work on those areas specifically," Pitti added. He plans to fund the following with his ₹1 crore commitment: Hire one to two senior machine learning/AI engineers. Budget for using Google Maps API, satellite imagery, GPUs, and field trials, and make the entire project open-source so that other Indian cities can also benefit. Pitti said he is ready to start work as soon as the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) cooperate by opening raw data feeds or APIs and appoint a team committed to act on the insights. He urged citizens to help saying., "TAG anyone you know in the Bangalore Traffic Office, BBMP or the Traffic Commissioner's office, let this hit the right inbox." "ML/AI folks: comment "IN", if you can work along part-time to end this menace Every commuter who's sick of bleeding time: comment or share. More noise greater the faster response," he wrote. "Bangalore is India's tech future; and people making it happen deserve MUCH better," Pitti further wrote. This comes as the Karnataka government claims to be making efforts to improve the city's infrastructure. On June 22, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar posted on X that the Hebbal-Silk Board underground tunnel project will help commuters skip over 25 bottlenecks and save more than 45 minutes of travel time every day. Separately, Shivakumar also claimed that the state government is implementing the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act to better manage the city.
News18
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Stuck For 2 Hours, EaseMyTrip Co-Founder Pledges Rs 1 Crore To Fix Bengaluru Traffic
Last Updated: EaseMyTrip co-founder, Prashant Pitti, pledged Rs 1 crore to address what he calls Bengaluru's 'choke-points' using Google Maps and artificial intelligence (AI). What's the cost of sitting in Bengaluru traffic for more than two hours to cover just 11 km? For most, it is probably a rant or a meme. For Prashant Pitti, it became a turning point. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the EaseMyTrip co-founder pledged Rs 1 crore to address what he calls Bengaluru's 'choke-points" using Google Maps and artificial intelligence (AI). 'I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bangalore Choke-Points via Google Maps & AI. 11 km → 2.15 hours in Bangalore Traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point at ORR (One Ring Road), where I spent 100 mins struggling to understand why there is no traffic light or cop here! But I don't want one more 'Bengaluru Traffic Memes or Rant'. I WANT TO FIX IT," he wrote. A key part of the plan is a tool launched in April 2025 – Google Maps' Road Management Insight, which offers detailed, city-level traffic data in BigQuery format. 'Using Google Data and Satellite Imagery, we can list down all the choke-points & their exact timings in a month. For the traffic department to work on those areas specifically," Prashant further added. Not only that, he further stated that he would be funding 1–2 senior AI/ML engineers for this, along with the cost of Google Maps API calls, GPU credits and satellite tools. 'Using Google Data and Satellite Imagery, we can list down all the choke-points & their exact timings in a month. For the traffic department to work on those areas specifically." But there's a condition. According to Prashant, the project will only move ahead if the Bangalore Traffic Police or BBMP agree to open their raw traffic data feeds or API access and assign a team willing to act on the insights. 'I will start this project when BTP/BBMP: Open their raw feeds or API access AND names a team, committed to acting on the insights we generate," the post stated. He also made a direct appeal for public support. Those who know someone in the relevant government departments are urged to tag them. AI/ML professionals interested to 'end the menace" can contribute part-time. 'Bengalore is India's tech future; and people making it happen deserve MUCH better," he concluded. Take a look at his post here: Prashant's call to fix Bangalore's traffic caught attention online as people showed enthusiasm and wanted to be part of the solution. One user commented, 'I am interested to work. I was thinking about this from long time but never took any initiatives. But happy to see that you have planned this. I am happy to be part of AI/ML team." Another added, 'Hey Prashant, interested in contributing." 'Hats off to you for this cracking initiative! I'm no AI/ML whiz, but I can definitely lend a hand with those meetings with Bengaluru Traffic Police and BBMP," someone else said. 'This is awesome! Traffic in Bangalore feels like a never-ending game of 'Where's Waldo?" with choke-points. Count me in on the noise-making! Let's get them to act," read another comment. While Prashant is pushing for data-driven solutions, earlier in March, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar outlined plans for major infrastructure projects like double-decker flyovers, tunnels, buffer roads and elevated corridors to tackle Bengaluru's traffic woes. First Published: July 14, 2025, 17:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti says willing to commit Rs 1 crore to solve Bengaluru's 'Traffic Mess' using Google Data and Satellite Imagery
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has pledged Rs 1 crore to tackle the problem of Bengaluru traffic . Pitti shared his personal ordeal of being stuck in a traffic jam for two hours in a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Pitti revealed that he was stuck for almost 2 hours in the city's gridlock, where he spent 100 minutes in understanding why there is no traffic-light or cop available there. Pitti has also publicly pledged Rs 1 crore towards developing a data-driven solution which will help in solving the traffic problem of the city. EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti says willing to commit Rs 1 crore to solve Bengaluru's 'Traffic Mess' In a post shared on X, Pitti announced his commitment to invest Rs 1 crore in solving the traffic mess of Bengaluru. "Stuck in Bengaluru traffic for 2 hours today. This is insane! Willing to commit 1 crore from my side to solve this traffic mess using Google Data & Satellite Imagery . Who's with me?" Pitti plans to build an AI-powered system which will help in identifying and mapping traffic choke points by leveraging Google's recently launched 'Road Management Isight' tool and geospatial analytics. This initiative will also be open-source allowing other cities to replicate and solve traffic mess. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dubai's Next Icon: Experience Binghatti Aquarise Luxury Binghatti Developers FZE Learn More Undo Pitti also emphasised that this project will only be possible with the on cooperation from Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike ( BBMP ), who must provide raw traffic data or API access and assign a dedicated team to act on the insights. Read EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti Twitter post here I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bangalore Choke-Points via Google Maps & AL. 11 km → 2.15 hours in Bangalore Traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point at ORR, where I spent 100 mins struggling to understand why there is no traffic-light or cop here! But I don't want one more 'Bengaluru Traffic Memes or Rant'. I WANT TO FIX IT. Very recently, in April 2025, Google Maps started sharing "Road Management Insight". It's a city-level data in Big Query format. Using Google Data and Satellite Imagery, we can list down all the choke-points & their exact timings in a month. For the traffic department to work on those areas specifically. I am willing to spend INR 1 Crore on this project by funding: 1-2 senior ML/AI engineers. And providing budget for using Google Maps API calls, Satellite Imagery & GPUs I will start this project, when BTP/BBMP: Open their raw feeds or API access AND names a team, committed to acting on the insights we generate. How can you help right now? 1. TAG anyone you know in the Bangalore Traffic Office, BBMP or the Traffic Commissioner's office, let this hit the right inbox. 2. ML/AI folks: comment "IN", if you can work along part-time to end this menace 3. Every commuter who's sick of bleeding time: comment or share. More noise -> faster response. Bengalore is India's tech future; and people making it happen deserve MUCH better. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
