In a bid to enhance daily travel in Bengaluru, the city's traffic police are embarking on an innovative initiative. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Bengaluru South, Traffic division, introduced the 'Join The Commute' campaign, an effort aimed at experiencing traffic challenges of commuters first hand. READ | Flipkart sends Bengaluru man an unexpected gift after his 13-minute laptop delivery post goes viral “Today, we are launching a new initiative.
Join the Commute I will be accompanying citizens on their daily commutes to experience the traffic challenges first hand and work on finding real solutions Let’s make Bengaluru’s roads safer together! Scan the QR code to join” he posted on social media site ‘X’. The DCP also spoke to reporters about the initiative and said commuters can sign up online, and police officials will join them on their routes during peak hours to observe and discuss traffic conditions. The campaign, initially focused on Bengaluru South, may expand to other areas based on its success.
The DCP also plans to include the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Traffic, in these rides and use a body-worn camera to document the experience, he told Moneycontrol . READ | How Bengaluru celebrated Krishna Janmashtami 2024: Festive attire, ISKCON visits & more | Photos "I’m planning to select two to three people daily, depending on availability, during morning and evening peak hours. We will inform them in advance about the plan,” he said, as .