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Anonymous Platform Maps Bengaluru’s Persistent Potholes

The online tool crowdsources geo-tagged reports to spotlight Bengaluru’s neglected road repairs.

The tool allows users to upload images of potholes and pin their exact location.
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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.