Overview
- A BMTC bus broke down near Ecospace toward Marathahalli on Tuesday, with Bengaluru Traffic Police issuing a 4:43 pm advisory as traffic slowed from Kadubeesanahalli to Devarabisanahalli and Bellandur.
- Commuters reported multi‑hour delays, with some taking roughly two hours to cover about 12 km along the Outer Ring Road corridor.
- Police and EV operators said air‑brake systems on electric buses can lock the wheels after a pressure drop, requiring trained technicians and adding 70–80 minutes to clearance times.
- Ongoing Namma Metro work and a 45‑day service‑road closure from 9th Main to 5th Main since October 6 narrowed options for diversions and worsened congestion.
- A similar SWITCH electric vehicle breakdown in North Bengaluru was reported the next day, while traffic authorities expect short‑term relief as Panathur Road is scheduled to reopen on Friday with continued detour advisories.