A recently shared video on X by the Civic Opposition of India highlights pedestrian hazards outside the Google Bengaluru office. The clip features a resident walking along the damaged streets, showing significant potholes, encroached footpaths, and a lack of safe walking space.
The video also points out ongoing Blueline Metro construction near Bagmane Tech Park, which adds to pedestrian difficulties. Residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with the infrastructure, noting that the service road under the bridge collapses during rains, despite local taxpayer contributions. Suggestions have been made to consider removing encroached footpaths altogether to widen roads.
In light of these issues, several commenters called for major companies in the area, including Google, Amazon, Infosys, Wipro, and Swiggy, to advocate for their employees’ safety. The video comes after BlackBuck’s recent exit from the Outer Ring Road area, citing similar infrastructure concerns, further emphasizing the long-standing complaints about the condition of roads and pedestrian pathways in this prominent IT corridor.
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- Why it matters: Poor infrastructure could lead to safety concerns for employees, affecting productivity and employee satisfaction.
- Companies might need to lobby for improvements to maintain employee safety and operational effectiveness.
- The latest: BlackBuck has publicly voiced concerns regarding infrastructure, which may influence other companies in the area to follow suit.
Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/bengaluru-news/what-it-takes-to-walk-outside-google-bengaluru-viral-video-shows-pedestrian-hazards-and-roads-in-shambles-101758254902804.html
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