Easing Bangalore Traffic - Rocket Science?

eflanker · 27th June 2007, 21:26

Be warned !!

Your Govt admits the coming problems...so it is up to the citizen - YOU - to contribute to very basic and simple science. This science is simpler that 2+2

lohithrao · 28th June 2007, 12:45

Long awaited move to get all the road users in track, hope this brings some decipline on the road.

@eflanker: this is expected, dont know how will the situation be after 3-5 years from now. scarry

RoadFiend · 29th June 2007, 09:10

Protesting against speed governor installation, Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owner Association has announced an indefinite strike from July 1.

I am gearing up to enjoy driving across Bangalore like I used to half a decade ago

Till it lasts

Jaggu · 29th June 2007, 10:36

lol i was searching for this thread to post... hip hip hooray hope the strike stays for atleast a week <evil>

benbsb29 · 29th June 2007, 10:49

I was very happy myself when i read this news. Time to bring out the car, and drive in peace.

To those who arent aware, this strike os because the government has made speed limiters mandatory for all cabs, trucks and buses, with the speed being limited to 65kmph. July 1st is the last date for the same, and hence the strike.

As Jaggu said, I hope it lasts for a week atleast. Bangalore will be a much better place.

mclaren1885 · 29th June 2007, 10:57

I am off to Coimbatore tomorrow to get my car back and this news couldn't have come at a better time

finneyp · 29th June 2007, 11:09

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Originally Posted by RoadFiend

Protesting against speed governor installation, Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owner Association has announced an indefinite strike from July 1.

Are the Cabbies on strike too?
Wish the Auto wallahs too join them!

It will be a bliss driving on Blore roads without these creatures!

spadival · 29th June 2007, 11:24

Better stock up on groceries though.. if trucks are part of the strike !!

kpzen · 29th June 2007, 11:39

I think discipline is more required than simply limiting speed.
Metro seems to be the only solution in this city.

Hellcat · 29th June 2007, 11:39

I think installation of speed governors in commercial vehicles including taxis, lorries, schoolbuses, call centre vehicles is a very good move my the state government.
Further, the government has said no yellow-board vehicle be registered without speed governors starting July.

The speed governor kit costs Rs 15,000. Those vehicles found without the unit would be fined Rs 10,000.

Hellcat

amitoj · 29th June 2007, 11:47

Good move by the govt but... call me a skeptic but even at 65 kmph, accidents can be lethal. I agree with KPZen.

Besides, i am sure that our always innovative taxi wallas etc will find a way to disable the kit and yet keep it to avoid fines.

esteem_lover · 29th June 2007, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadFiend

Protesting against speed governor installation, Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owner Association has announced an indefinite strike from July 1.

I am gearing up to enjoy driving across Bangalore like I used to half a decade ago Till it lasts

You lucky dudes. But, 65Kmph ?? isn't that a very good speed for buses & cabs ?? what are they going on a strike for ?

ajitkommini · 29th June 2007, 12:24

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

You lucky dudes. But, 65Kmph ?? isn't that a very good speed for buses & cabs ?? what are they going on a strike for ?

It's not the speed they're opposed to - it's the shelling out of 15000 bucks.

TheDoctor · 29th June 2007, 21:00

Wont be surprised if they roll it back though, it took a decade and three governments to enforce the helmet rule.

And the transport minister says the state owned Volvos are going to be exempt from the speed limiters!!

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Maybe thats because the govt. drivers are very well trained on road mannerisms or just that they would lose revenue.

TheDoctor · 1st July 2007, 11:35

And guess what the Govt has deferred the order for installing speed governers

27th June 2007, 21:26	#181
eflanker BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BLR Posts: 88 Thanked: 2 Times	Be warned !! Your Govt admits the coming problems...so it is up to the citizen - YOU - to contribute to very basic and simple science. This science is simpler that 2+2
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28th June 2007, 12:45	#182
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Long awaited move to get all the road users in track, hope this brings some decipline on the road. @eflanker: this is expected, dont know how will the situation be after 3-5 years from now. scarry
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29th June 2007, 09:10	#183
RoadFiend BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 130 Thanked: 206 Times	Taxis, Buses go off road in Bangalore from July 1 Protesting against speed governor installation, Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owner Association has announced an indefinite strike from July 1. I am gearing up to enjoy driving across Bangalore like I used to half a decade ago Till it lasts
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29th June 2007, 10:36	#184
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,908 Times	lol i was searching for this thread to post... hip hip hooray hope the strike stays for atleast a week <evil>
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29th June 2007, 10:49	#185
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,969 Thanked: 13,235 Times View My Garage	I was very happy myself when i read this news. Time to bring out the car, and drive in peace. To those who arent aware, this strike os because the government has made speed limiters mandatory for all cabs, trucks and buses, with the speed being limited to 65kmph. July 1st is the last date for the same, and hence the strike. As Jaggu said, I hope it lasts for a week atleast. Bangalore will be a much better place.
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29th June 2007, 10:57	#186
mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	I am off to Coimbatore tomorrow to get my car back and this news couldn't have come at a better time
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29th June 2007, 11:24	#188
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Better stock up on groceries though.. if trucks are part of the strike !!
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29th June 2007, 11:39	#189
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	I think discipline is more required than simply limiting speed. Metro seems to be the only solution in this city.
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29th June 2007, 11:39	#190
Hellcat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I think installation of speed governors in commercial vehicles including taxis, lorries, schoolbuses, call centre vehicles is a very good move my the state government. Further, the government has said no yellow-board vehicle be registered without speed governors starting July. The speed governor kit costs Rs 15,000. Those vehicles found without the unit would be fined Rs 10,000. Hellcat
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29th June 2007, 11:47	#191
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Windham, NH USA Posts: 3,348 Thanked: 3,106 Times View My Garage	Good move by the govt but... call me a skeptic but even at 65 kmph, accidents can be lethal. I agree with KPZen. Besides, i am sure that our always innovative taxi wallas etc will find a way to disable the kit and yet keep it to avoid fines.
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29th June 2007, 21:00	#194
TheDoctor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 18 Times	Wont be surprised if they roll it back though, it took a decade and three governments to enforce the helmet rule. And the transport minister says the state owned Volvos are going to be exempt from the speed limiters!! . Maybe thats because the govt. drivers are very well trained on road mannerisms or just that they would lose revenue.
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1st July 2007, 11:35	#195
TheDoctor BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 61 Thanked: 18 Times	And guess what the Govt has deferred the order for installing speed governers
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