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Software engineer Shikhar Chachara illustrates the toll on commuters — a 15-kilometer journey that takes more than an hour. Many, like him, are adapting by working remotely part of the week to avoid wasting time in traffic. Such delays translate into lost productivity, increased stress, and diminished quality of life. Bengaluru’s roads are overwhelmed by approximately 12 million registered vehicles, including 2.5 million cars, reflecting a city built for cars rather than people.