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Business Standard
15 hours 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
‘11km crawl in 2.15 hours': EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti pledges Rs 1cr; Bengaluru traffic in focus; AI, Google Maps & satellite data to drive solution
NEW DELHI: Frustrated by yet another long, chaotic drive through Bengaluru's infamous traffic last Saturday night, EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti was prompted to take action. He wrote in his X post '11 km → 2.15 hours in Bengaluru traffic on Saturday late night! I was stuck at one choke-point on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) for 100 minutes, struggling to understand why there was no traffic light or cop managing the chaos." But instead of just sharing another Bengaluru traffic rant, he is now pledging ₹1 crore to find a data-driven solution to the city's congestion woes. The project aims to map congestion zones and pinpoint their peak hours, providing Bengaluru's traffic authorities with precise, data-driven insights to enable targeted interventions. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Bengaluru's traffic woes have long frustrated commuters and impacted the city's reputation as India's tech hub. Utilizing recently available "Road Management Insight" data from Google Maps and satellite imagery, Pitti plans to list choke points along with exact congestion timings over a month. The initiative will help authorities focus resources where they are needed most. To kickstart the project, Pitti seeks collaboration from the Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP) and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), urging them to provide raw data feeds or API access and appoint a dedicated team to act on the insights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Alongside his ₹1 crore funding, Pitti has invited AI and ML engineers, data analysts, satellite imagery experts, and others to join the effort, many volunteering pro-bono. 'I am committing INR 1 Cr to find Bengaluru choke-points via Google Maps & AI. I don't want one more meme or rant; I want to fix it,' he said. Pitti is also calling on citizens frustrated by daily traffic delays to raise awareness and help push for faster action.
India Today
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India Today
Tired of Bengaluru traffic, entrepreneur offers Rs 1 crore to fix it. Here's the plan
Bengaluru's traffic problems are no secret, but one entrepreneur is now stepping up with a concrete plan to fix a post on X, Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, announced that he will invest Rs 1 crore to solve Bengaluru's worst traffic choke points using artificial intelligence, Google Maps data, and satellite decided to sign up for this project after he found himself stuck in traffic for over two hours while covering just 11 kilometres on a Saturday night. In his post, Pitti detailed his experience as he spent around 100 minutes at a single congestion point on the Outer Ring Road, questioning the absence of traffic lights or on-ground '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,' Pitti of adding to the chorus of rants and memes about Bengaluru traffic, Pitti decided to invest in a long-term solution. 'I don't want one more Bengaluru traffic meme or rant. I want to fix it,' he plan is rooted in data. In April 2025, Google began offering a tool called "Road Management Insight," which provides city-level traffic data through this data along with satellite imagery, Pitti proposed mapping all of Bengaluru's congestion points and identifying the specific times they become bottlenecks. This, according to him, would allow the Bengaluru traffic department to implement focused interventions in the most problematic zones.'I am willing to spend Rs 1 crore on this project by funding: 1-2 senior ML/AI engineers. And providing budget for using Google Maps API calls, Satellite Imagery and GPUs,' he the success of the project depends on the cooperation of civic authorities. Pitti has called on the Bengaluru Traffic Police and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to open their raw data feeds or APIs and designate an official team to act on the insights generated by the a look at the post here: Furthermore, Pitti emphasised Bengaluru's importance as India's tech capital and said the people driving its growth 'deserve much better.'As social media users shared their own experiences of navigating Bengaluru's gridlocked roads, many applauded Prashant Pitti for his proactive approach to a long-standing civic by the overwhelming support, Pitti shared an enthusiastic update in a follow-up post. 'You know the problem is worth solving when EVERY techie (worth their salt) in Bangalore is messaging you to work pro-bono.'- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
After being stuck in a 2-hour jam, EaseMyTrip co-founder pledges Rs 1 crore to fix Bengaluru traffic
Frustrated by spending more than two hours to travel just 11 kilometers on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR), EaseMyTrip co-founder Prashant Pitti has pledged Rs 1 crore to fix the city's chronic traffic problems with the help of artificial intelligence and satellite data. In a post shared on X, Pitti shared about being stuck for 100 minutes at a single intersection on Saturday night, with no traffic signal or police presence to manage the chaos. 'I don't want one more Bengaluru traffic meme or rant. I want to fix it,' he wrote. Further, Pitti cited Google Maps' recently launched 'Road Management Insight' tool, which provides city-level traffic data through BigQuery. He suggested using AI and satellite imagery to highlight the city's worst choke points to support better urban planning and traffic management. Pitti offered to fund up to Rs 1 crore toward the initiative personally. This includes covering the cost of hiring one or two experienced ML/AI engineers, paying for Google Maps API usage, obtaining satellite imagery, and setting up the GPU infrastructure required to process large-scale traffic data. '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,' he wrote. Urging public support, Pitti asked citizens to tag officials, encourage tech professionals to contribute, and help amplify the initiative. 'Bangalore is India's tech future. And the people making it happen deserve much better,' he wrote. See the 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… — Prashant Pitti (@ppitti) July 14, 2025 Several users appreciated Pitti's initiative, with one commenting, 'Kudos to the effort.' Another user wrote, '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.'
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Travel entrepreneur offers AI-based solution worth ₹1 crore to solve Bengaluru's traffic woes
Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, a New Delhi-based online travel firm, has announced a contribution of ₹1 crore to develop an Artificial Intelligence-powered solution that can identify traffic pinch points across Bengaluru. The initiative stems from Mr. Pitti's personal experience of being trapped for 100 minutes at a single traffic jam-prone zone on the Outer Ring Road, transforming a 11-km journey into a grueling two-hour experience. He told The Hindu: 'The project's success will depend on collaboration with the Bangalore Traffic Police (BTP) and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), who must provide access to their traffic data feeds and establish dedicated teams to implement the AI-generated recommendations.'' He said that rather than adding to the endless stream of traffic complaints, he chose to create tangible solutions by utilising Google Maps' recently introduced 'Road Management Insight' feature, available in Big Query format since April 2025, to find a logical remedy to the city's long-standing traffic challenges. 'This comprehensive system will integrate satellite imagery with machine learning algorithms to systematically identify traffic congestion points and analyse the peak timing patterns,'' he said. The funding allocation would support hiring experienced machine learning and AI engineers and cover operational expenses, including Google Maps API usage, satellite imagery procurement, GPU resources, and field testing programmes. The entire solution would be designed as an open-source platform, allowing other Indian cities to implement similar traffic management systems, he added. However, he said, the project's success would depend on collaboration with the BTP and the BBMP. Mr. Pitti also requested public support by encouraging citizens to connect with traffic authorities, inviting AI professionals to contribute their expertise, and rallying commuters to advocate for the initiative, emphasising that India's technology capital deserved world-class infrastructure for its innovators and workforce.
