Karnataka's Bellandur: 'Congestion Tax' Targets Solo Drivers on ORR
Bengaluru's once-thriving tech hub, Bellandur, is now struggling due to poor infrastructure and choked drains. To tackle this, the Karnataka government is introducing a 'congestion tax' targeting solo drivers on the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The tax aims to reduce traffic and fund road repairs and public transport upgrades. It will be automatically deducted via FASTag for solo drivers. Carpooling or having at least two other passengers exempts commuters from the tax. BlackBuck, a digital trucking platform, has already abandoned operations on the ORR due to poor road conditions and government indifference. The 'staugebühr', a congestion tax, could have various impacts on commuters. It's often used to regulate traffic and reduce environmental impact in crowded cities. Possible effects include reduced traffic, financial burden, environmental improvement, changes in travel habits, and promotion of public transport. The Karnataka government's introduction of a 'turbotax' on the Outer Ring Road aims to decongest traffic and fund infrastructure upgrades. While it may reduce traffic and improve the environment, it could also impose additional financial burdens on commuters. The revenue generated will be used to repair potholes, asphalt roads, and upgrade public transport.
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