Urban experts have yet again suggested introducing a congestion tax in Bengaluru as a step towards easing the ever-increasing traffic problems in the city.

This was among the measures discussed at a recent high-level meeting to improve road infrastructure and unclog city roads.

At the meeting, urban expert R K Misra suggested introducing congestion charges on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to discourage single-occupant cars.

“If a car with only one occupant enters the ORR, a congestion fee may be deducted automatically via FASTag. Cars with two or more occupants won’t be charged,” Misra said.

Later, he said it was not enough to add new roads, but the government must also focus on demand management.

\"Bengaluru is adding one lakh vehicles every month. About 82% of them are two-wheelers. In

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