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NDTV
a day ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Easemytrip Co-Founder Says Bangalore Traffic Will Improve By 25-30%, Shares Update On Project
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has shared a major update on his plans to improve Bengaluru traffic. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), he said that he is confident that the city's traffic can be improved by 25-30 per cent within a year. Recently, he even pledged Rs 1 crore to address the massive traffic issues in India's Silicon Valley. Pitti met with key stakeholders, including the Bengaluru Traffic Police, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), City Police, Google India, IISc researchers and mobility entrepreneurs as he mentioned a crucial step of "Collaboration at Scale". 🚨 MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30% within a year's time --- 1. Collaboration at Scale In just 10 days, after meeting the commissioners of BTP, BBMP, CP, Google team, IISC professors, Scientist, Road Engineers,… — Prashant Pitti (@ppitti) July 24, 2025 "All three newly appointed commissioners were very kind to invite me to showcase existing capabilities AND collaborate to work together. For the first time we are bringing all key public and private players - to the same table," Pitti said is a post on X (formerly Twitter). While mentioning "Quick Optimization Projects", Pitti listed four points. Bangalore Traffic Simulators: Using simulation models developed by BTP and IISc to generate dynamic re-routing suggestions and predict gridlocks. Fixing Feedback Loop: Enhancing the government's existing complaint app to report potholes, illegal parking, broken signals, and other issues, with public display of complaints and action taken. Hyperlocal Rain Predictor: Developing a forecasting tool to help authorities plan roadwork better and prevent unnecessary delays due to unexpected rainfall. Green Wave Signals: Implementing a pilot project to sync traffic lights along routes for smoother vehicular flow. "If we continue to wait for the infra to become better, then we are merely playing a catch-up game with the West. There is so much scope to optimize current infra, and I would rather focus on that," he said while mentioning the step "The Vision for India". A WhatsApp community has also been launched to crowdsource feedback from daily commuters on trouble zones, which will be compiled and shared with civic authorities. Pitti has requested mobility data from Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to improve predictive models and prevent gridlocks. "Join our WhatsApp Community, where I will regularly post the next-steps. Plus we need more info from each one of you. On which junction/road, you face massive traffic issue. So we can present them to the right authorities. Link to join below in the comment section," he wrote.
India Today
a day ago
- Automotive
- India Today
EaseMyTrip co-founder shares update on Bengaluru traffic project to ease jams
Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, who earlier pledged Rs 1 crore to help fix Bengaluru's traffic woes, has shared a major update on the a post on July 24, Pitti said he is confident of improving Bengaluru traffic by 25–30% within a year using artificial intelligence, Google Maps data, satellite imagery, and large-scale collaboration with public and private this month, Pitti announced the initiative on X, calling it the 'Bangalore Traffic Project.' Within just ten days, he met senior officials from Bengaluru Traffic Police, BBMP, City Police, the Google team, professors from IISc, scientists, road engineers, and entrepreneurs working on traffic solutions. 'All three newly appointed commissioners were very kind to invite me to showcase existing capabilities and collaborate to work together. For the first time we are bringing all key public and private players - to the same table,' Pitti said in his the first set of projects underway are traffic simulation models that can process millions of re-routing options based on real-time data from platforms like Uber, Ola, Rapido, and Google. Some of these companies have already agreed to share their data. The goal is to predict gridlocks before they happen and take corrective steps in advance to avoid traffic component is upgrading the existing government app used to report potholes.'I will take ownership of that app, to increase its scope (report illegal parking, broken signal, wrong side driving, water logging, broken vehicle, etc). I will also increase accountability and recognition by showcasing all the complaints lodged AND action-taken (along with time-stamp) publicly,' he added. Pitti is also working on a hyperlocal rain prediction system to help authorities plan road maintenance more efficiently. 'The government starts infrastructure work, and then it rains on that stretch, halting everything,' he explained. This new tool could also assist in fixing drainage issues before they escalate.A pilot project is already testing "Green Wave Signals"—a system to sync traffic lights so that vehicles can move in waves instead of stopping at every junction. If the pilot succeeds, the concept may be rolled out to those who argue that Bengaluru's traffic issues stem from infrastructure problems, Pitti said, 'If we keep waiting for better infra, we'll always be catching up with the West. There's plenty we can do to optimise what already exists.'He concluded with a call to action, asking citizens to join a WhatsApp community where they can report major traffic trouble spots. 'The more support we get, the more people and institutions we can bring in. I'm in it for the long haul. Are you?'- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti vows to cut Bengaluru traffic by 30% in one year
EaseMyTrip Co-founder Prashant Pitti Thursday announced a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Bengaluru by 25-30 per cent within a year. The plan, which brings together public institutions, private firms, and scientific minds on a common platform, was initiated following a series of high-level meetings over the past 10 days with key stakeholders, including Bengaluru traffic police, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), city police, Google India, IISc researchers, and mobility entrepreneurs. On social media platform X, Pitti described the collaboration as unprecedented, where for the first time all key public and private players will be working together. The initiative will rely heavily on data science, AI-driven simulations, and community involvement to enable real-time interventions and long-term systemic fixes. Among the immediate steps outlined, Pitti is exploring traffic simulation models with IISc and the traffic police's already established rerouting simulation tools that prioritise time over distance. Pitti has also approached Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to share anonymised data to strengthen predictive models. 'Once operational, these could anticipate and prevent gridlocks before they happen,' he said. Pitti has offered to take charge of an existing government grievance redressal app, expanding its scope beyond potholes to cover illegal parking, broken signals, waterlogging, and more. He said he was aiming to promote transparency by publicly showcasing complaints and resolution timelines. To prevent delays in road work due to unexpected rain, Pitti has also proposed a real-time weather predictor that will proactively address drainage-related disruptions. The approach signals a shift from infrastructure dependence to optimisation of existing systems using technology, intent, and data. 'If we continue to wait for infrastructure upgrades, we are merely playing catch-up,' Pitti said, emphasising that practical optimism and collaboration can solve what appears unfixable. Pitti has also launched a WhatsApp community to crowdsource feedback from daily commuters on trouble zones. He appealed to the public to contribute by identifying junctions with major congestion issues, helping the project pinpoint focus areas. This fresh announcement builds on an earlier offer made by Pitti on July 14, where he committed Rs 1 crore to fund a project aimed at identifying and solving choke points across Bengaluru using Google Maps' Road Management Insight, launched recently for city-level traffic analytics. The budget was proposed for hiring senior Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence engineers, procuring Graphics Processing Unit resources and satellite imagery, funding Application Programming Interface calls, data storage, and creating detailed, time-based maps of chronic congestion zones.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
EaseMyTrip's founder launches ‘highly promising' plan to cut Bengaluru traffic by 30% in a year; shares 4 initiatives
Just days after pledging Rs 1 crore to tackle Bengaluru's relentless traffic woes, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has rolled out what he believes is a game-changing plan to ease the city's notorious congestion. Pitti shared a promising update on X, revealing that he's been in talks with senior officials from the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), BBMP, and the City Police, aiming to put together a practical roadmap. 'MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30% within a year's time,' he posted. The entrepreneur isn't going at it alone. He's brought together a wide-ranging team that includes Google's tech experts, scientists from IISc, traffic engineers, road safety professionals, and even startups working on mobility solutions. The goal is to work collaboratively on smart, data-driven fixes. According to Pitti, both BTP and IISc already have access to simulation tools that can predict traffic patterns and suggest alternative routes. To enhance these models, he's requested real-time movement data from platforms like Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido. One of the first steps he plans to take is upgrading the government's pothole complaint app into a more robust platform. It will allow citizens to report a broader range of issues –– think illegal parking, waterlogging, malfunctioning traffic lights, and wrong-side driving. Importantly, the app will publicly display each complaint and its status with timestamps, ensuring accountability. Another key idea is the introduction of a 'Hyperlocal Rain Predictor' that would help avoid delays in roadwork caused by unexpected downpours. 'Govt closes the road to do infra/maintenance work, but then it starts raining on that patch of road and work halts. This leads to crazy downtime and traffic congestion,' Pitti explained. With predictive rain data, authorities could time projects more efficiently and address drainage bottlenecks before they spiral into larger problems. 🚨 MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30% within a year's time — 1. Collaboration at Scale In just 10 days, after meeting the commissioners of BTP, BBMP, CP, Google team, IISC professors, Scientist, Road Engineers,… — Prashant Pitti (@ppitti) July 24, 2025 He's also piloting a 'Green Wave Signals' initiative — where traffic lights are synced to allow smoother vehicle movement across longer stretches. 'We will analyse the results to see if it makes sense to be done at city level,' he wrote. Responding to critics who insist that Bengaluru's traffic problem is fundamentally about infrastructure, Pitti pushed back. 'Congrats on stating the obvious,' he said, adding, 'If we continue to wait for the infra to become better, then we are merely playing a catch-up game with the West. There is so much scope to optimize current infra… This is no longer about rants or blaming the system. It's about practical optimism.' He's also launched a public WhatsApp group where citizens can report hyperlocal traffic issues, which will then be compiled and shared with civic authorities for action. The initiative has sparked a flurry of responses online. One user praised Pitti's hands-on approach, writing, 'This is where an engineering mind… can solve any complex real world problems with efficient use of resources. Keep up the good work sir.' Others, however, felt the effort was misdirected. 'PLEASE PLEASE! implement a metro system similar to Tokyo,' one user pleaded, arguing that long-term rapid transit solutions are the real need of the hour. Still, many expressed cautious optimism. 'This is a highly promising initiative,' one comment read. 'I'm hopeful that agencies and stakeholders will offer their full support.' Earlier, Pitti shared that the inspiration for the project came from a particularly maddening night when he spent more than two hours trying to travel just 11 km through Bengaluru. He was stuck for 100 minutes at a major bottleneck on Outer Ring Road, with no traffic signal or police presence in sight.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
‘Bengaluru traffic will improve by 30% in a year': EaseMyTrip co-founder after meeting city officials
Just days after pledging ₹1 crore to help fix Bengaluru's chronic traffic congestion, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has shared a major update, a plan he says could reduce traffic in the city by 25–30% within a year. Prashant Pitti met with the Commissioners of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP).(X/Prashant Pitti) Pitti met with the Commissioners of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), and the City Police to discuss actionable solutions to the gridlock plaguing the city. Taking to social media platform X, he wrote, 'MAJOR UPDATE on Bangalore Traffic Project! I am confident of improving Bangalore traffic by 25-30% within a year's time.' Check out his post here: In a detailed post, Pitti said he has brought together key public and private stakeholders, including officials, Google's team, IISc professors, scientists, road engineers, and traffic-tech entrepreneurs, to collaborate on the initiative. He highlighted that both BTP and IISc already have simulation models capable of generating multiple re-routing options to reduce travel time. He has also requested mobility data from Google, Uber, Ola, and Rapido to improve the accuracy of these models. Quick optimization ideas Among the quick optimization ideas he listed is the enhancement of the government's existing complaint app for potholes. Pitti said he plans to take ownership of the platform and expand its capabilities to cover issues like illegal parking, broken signals, wrong-side driving, waterlogging, and vehicle breakdowns. To improve transparency, he also aims to publicly display all complaints and the corresponding action taken, with timestamps. Pitti also proposed a 'Hyperlocal Rain Predictor' to help the city plan roadwork better. "Govt closes the road to do infra/maintenance work, but then it starts raining on that patch of road and work halts. This leads to crazy downtime and traffic congestion. Hyperlocal Rain Predictor project will also allow us to fix drainage issues, even before it happens," he wrote. He further noted that a pilot project is already underway to implement 'Green Wave Signals,' a system that syncs traffic lights so that vehicles can move in waves rather than stop at every junction. 'We will analyse the results to see if it makes sense to be done at city level,' he added. Pitti also addressed critics who say the traffic issue stems from poor infrastructure. "Many people mentioned in my last post 'Bangalore Traffic is an Infra problem', congrats on stating the obvious. If we continue to wait for the infra to become better, then we are merely playing a catch-up game with the West," he wrote. 'There is so much scope to optimize current infra, and I would rather focus on that. This is no longer about rants or blaming the system. It's about practical optimism, believing that with data, intent, and collaboration, we can improve what feels unfixable.' He also invited the public to join a WhatsApp community where people can post traffic issues they face at specific junctions or roads. These details, he said, will be compiled and shared with authorities. Pitti had earlier revealed that the idea was born out of a frustrating experience where he was stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 km late at night in Bengaluru. He spent 100 minutes stranded at a choke point on Outer Ring Road, with no traffic light or police officer in sight. (Also Read: Worm found in pongal at Rameshwaram Cafe's Bengaluru airport outlet, owners cry foul)
