Pramesh S Jain
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA),in collaboration with the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP),has launched a citywide drive to identify,remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles lying on public roads, footpaths and other public spaces.
The initiative aims to improve road safety,ensure smooth movement of pedestrians and vehicles,and reclaim public spaces obstructed by abandoned vehicles.
As part of the drive,citizens have been urged to actively participate by reporting abandoned vehicles through the ‘Public Eye’feature on the BTP-ASTraM mobile application.
The information shared by the public will enable authorities to promptly identify such vehicles and take appropriate action.
Officials said abandoned vehicles not only impede traffic flow but also pose safety risks and inconvenience to pedestrians by occupying roadsides and footpaths.
The GBA and Bengaluru Traffic Police have appealed to the public to extend their full cooperation by reporting abandoned vehicles through the ASTraM app,stressing that community participation is key to maintaining safe, accessible and obstruction-free public spaces across Bengaluru.
