Thu Jan 30 07:58:26 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru to Relocate 52 “Unscientific” Bus Stops to Ease Traffic Congestion

**Bengaluru, January 30, 2025** – The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is undertaking a city-wide initiative to relocate 52 bus stops deemed “unscientific” in a joint survey conducted by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP). These stops, identified as major traffic bottlenecks, cause significant inconvenience to motorists, pedestrians, and bus drivers alike.

The relocation project, currently underway, aims to improve traffic flow. Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath confirmed that the BBMP is working to quickly complete the relocation. Residents and commuters have highlighted numerous problematic bus stops, citing instances where buses obstruct traffic flow at intersections, creating dangerous situations and causing delays. For example, the Thirumala Dhaba bus stand on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Road in Yelahanka, located at a sharp turn, poses a significant safety hazard. Similarly, the BEML Gate bus stop, situated directly at a long traffic signal, obstructs traffic and lacks basic amenities.

The issue of poorly placed bus stops isn’t new, with discussions dating back to 2015. BMTC bus drivers have also voiced concerns, citing difficulties in stopping and safely opening doors at junctions, especially with newer electric buses. Several stops on routes like Bannerghatta Road also face similar issues.

The 52 stops slated for relocation include prominent locations such as Silk Board junction, ITPL towards K.R. Puram, and Hope Farm. While some relocation has already occurred in areas like Goraguntepalya and Hebbal, the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), M.N. Anucheth, clarified that some stops cannot be moved due to space constraints, and a 50-meter relocation limit.

The relocation plan comes alongside the creation of bus bays on several main roads. However, inconsistent usage of these bays by bus drivers, coupled with encroachment by other vehicles, continues to cause problems for commuters, further highlighting the need for comprehensive traffic management solutions.

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