Overview

• Discovered on June 24 by techie Shantanu Goel, the Bengaluru Live Potholes Map allows users to upload images and pin pothole locations on an interactive city map.
• Built anonymously, the platform has garnered praise for combining civic concern with Bengaluru’s technology strengths.
• In 2024, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ordered a 15-day deadline and allocated ₹660 crore to fix 2,795 potholes, yet many remain unrepaired.
• Users have suggested sending weekly data summaries to municipal offices and updating the map when potholes are fixed.
• As of late June 2025, there is no indication that BBMP or other city authorities have acknowledged the crowdsourced tracker.