The Bengaluru Traffic Police, which is focusing more on management rather then enforcement with an aim to further ease the traffic scenario, signed an MoU to bring out another mobile app from a tech company (Mappls MapmyIndia) to provide real-time updates on traffic, safety, and road conditions.
The navigation app, according to the police, is integrated with real-time traffic data, predictive analytics, and user-friendly interfaces to provide commuters with personalised navigation solutions on a three-dimensional platform. This will help in finding the quickest route to their destination, avoiding congestion hotspots, or receiving live updates on road conditions, the police said.
“Through the MoU, the traffic police have gained access to better traffic monitoring systems and advanced algorithms, empowering them to make informed decisions and implement targeted interventions to alleviate traffic bottlenecks. Moreover, the app served as a platform for community engagement, allowing citizens to report traffic violations, potholes, and other road hazards in real time. This is going to improve the traffic movement and management,” a senior officer said.
