The implementation of a congestion tax in Bengaluru has been proposed by the expert committee, in collaboration with the Karnataka government, to tackle the increasing traffic issues in the city. This measure aims to reduce congestion during busy periods and improve travel times for different types of vehicles, such as buses, cars, and delivery vehicles. The main suggestions from the report named "Karnataka's Decade - Roadmap to a $1 Trillion Economy" involve enforcing a congestion charge on all vehicles that are not exempted and enter the city during peak hours.
There are a total of nine possible entry points for the congestion tax, which include Bellari Road, Tumkuru Road, Magadi Road, Mysore Road, Kanakapura Road, Bannerghatta Road, Hosur Road, Old Madras Road, and Old Airport Road. Considering the approximate daily influx of 12 million vehicles to Bengaluru, implementing this congestion charge has the potential to generate substantial income for the city. The report proposes that this revenue be utilized to enhance the transportation infrastructure within the city.
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Authorities are considering the utilization of the FASTag system, which has been in operation in Bengaluru since 2021, to aid in the collection of congestion charges. The implementation of this system would provide commuters with a smooth and convenient procedure, thereby enhancing the probability of the scheme being embraced and achieving success.
The urgent need to address the problem of traffic congestion in Bengaluru has become evident due to recent issues, including the significant traffic on September 27. Numerous commuters experienced prolonged delays on the roads, especially in the Outer Ring Road (ORR) area. People on microblogging platforms like X shared their traffic predicaments and suggested that others should avoid peak hours or specific routes such as ORR, Marathahalli, Sarjapura, and Silkboard to reduce inconveniences caused by traffic.
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