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BMC Unveils Pothole QuickFix App to Accelerate Mumbai Road Repairs

It routes geo-tagged complaints directly to BMC engineers for repairs promised within 48 hours.

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Overview

  • The app launched on June 9 and is available for download on both Android and iOS.
  • Users can file a complaint in under five clicks by uploading a photo, tagging its location and adding a brief description.
  • Complaints are sent straight to the road department with an option to escalate if a pothole remains unfixed beyond the 48-hour target.
  • A dedicated WhatsApp chatbot lets residents register issues using Marathi or English keywords at 8999228999.
  • The BMC has earmarked Rs 154 crore for monsoon pothole repairs on asphalt roads and has concretised 1,333 km with 700 km more planned under its Rs 17,000-crore project.