Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Bengaluru starts removing abandoned vehicles
The Greater Bengaluru Authority has started a new project to remove old cars that have been left on the streets for a long time.
They found over 4,000 such cars using a special digital system.
The authorities have sent notices to the owners, and some have already moved their cars.
The goal is to make the roads safer and less crowded.
The project was started by the Urban Development Minister, and many important city officials were present.
They will keep working to clear these cars from all over Bengaluru.
Greater Bengaluru Authority launched a drive to remove 4,249 abandoned vehicles identified across Bengaluru.
2,751 vehicles were identified by Traffic Police, while 1,498 were reported by the public.
Notices were pasted on 1,034 vehicles, and owners of 72 vehicles have paid penalties and removed their vehicles.
Urban Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda flagged off the towing operation near Varahi Temple in Gandhinagar.
The drive aims to ease traffic congestion, improve road safety, and reclaim public road space.
- Who
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Traffic Police
- What
- Launch of a drive to remove abandoned vehicles
- When
- Recently, after a footpath encroachment clearance drive
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion and improve road safety
- Total abandoned vehicles identified
- 4,249
- Vehicles identified by Traffic Police
- 2,751
- Vehicles reported by public
- 1,498
- Notices pasted on vehicles
- 1,034
- Vehicles removed by owners
- 72