3 hours for 15 km: Bengaluru doctor's viral post sparks outrage

One of the entrepreneurs responded on the tweet, stating, “People are losing faith that things will ever improve. But cities don’t die in a day; they die slowly when ordinary citizens give up hope and stop demanding better. We desperately need accountability: 1. Regular audits of tax collection vs. infrastructure spending so that citizens know where their money is going. 2. Strict penalties for contractors and government departments that fail to deliver basic road quality. 3. Active traffic management using more AI-based cameras at traffic lights instead of relying only on traffic police. Offenders should receive challans directly without any scope for negotiation or bribery. This will ensure better compliance and end the culture of "managing" traffic violations. 4. Transparent project timelines for every road, drainage, and metro project, so endless digging and incomplete works don’t become the new normal.”

Another person pointed out the solidarity of experience and stated, “You're not alone. The same is Pune and many Indian cities. We should have focused on building better roads and basic infrastructure before going for grander airports, skyscrapers, and stadiums.” Suggesting a solution, another netizen stated, “We need to stay united and engage in stopping our cars in the middle of the road nearer to the key government offices and walk away to make the government officials feel our pain. That might be the ultimatum to stop all these nonsense and irresponsible politicians.”

The incident has reignited heated conversations on civic governance, traffic mismanagement, and the severe lack of investment in sustainable transport infrastructure. Many users on social media echoed Dr. Iyer’s concerns, pointing out that basic commuting has become a daily ordeal, affecting productivity, mental health, and quality of life.