Rains slash ride availability, hike costs, extend travel times in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News
Bengaluru residents are battling both torrential rain and increasingly difficult commuting conditions. The relentless downpour has led to waterlogged roadsand traffic disruptions, directly impacting the availability and cost of cab and auto services. Cab fares to the airport have reportedly jumped by 30-70%. Even short auto rides are seeing double the usual charges.Key roads have been temporarily closed due to severe flooding. With significanttraffic congestion on major arteries, commute times are being extended by even hours in some areas
Areas prone to waterloggingHebbal Junction, Outer Ring Road, Hosur Road, Bommannahalli, Koramangala, Tindlu Underpass, Silk Board Junction, Hennur, Tindlu Underpass, Sai Layout, Vibgyor Road, Residency Road & Richmond Road
