Bengaluru bandh: People stranded as cabs go off road

The day-long bandh exposed the weaknesses in Bengaluru’s transportation system, as airport-bound passengers struggled to find a ride.

While many rode in private cars, crowds swelled at the Majestic bus stand to find BMTC buses to the airport.

At the airport, DH reporters observed a few private taxi drivers and travel companies offering alternative routes to navigate around the bandh. Many had pre-booked BluSmart cab services, but some trips could not be completed due to bandh-related incidents.

Low patient turnout

Hospitals reported a notably low patient turnout. Some patients were shocked to discover on arrival that their appointments had been cancelled or postponed after making last-minute travel arrangements. Some chose to skip their appointments entirely.

Revathi, a resident of Sahakara Nagar, said she could not find a cab to get home from the hospital for 20 minutes. “I am pregnant. I wanted to get a check-up done at the hospital. After waiting for a long time, I finally got an auto," she said.