BlackBuck to Exit Outer Ring Road Office, Cites Poor Roads and Traffic Woes
Bengaluru-based logistics tech company BlackBuck has announced that it will be moving out of its Bellandur office on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), citing the area’s notorious traffic congestion and deteriorating road conditions. The announcement was made by Co-founder and CEO Rajesh Yabaji on social media.
Clarifying the move, BlackBuck stressed that it has no plans to leave the city entirely. “Roads full of potholes and dust, coupled with the lowest intent to get them rectified,” Yabaji wrote, adding that he sees little hope for improvement in the next five years. A company statement confirmed: “We are just moving out of the Bellandur location, not out of Bengaluru. We are exploring alternative options within the city.”
ORR Infrastructure Under Scrutiny
The Outer Ring Road, a major IT corridor, has long faced chronic congestion and poor road conditions. Krishna Kumar Gowda, General Secretary of the Greater Bengaluru IT Companies & Industries Association, said the move by prominent firms highlights the urgent need for government intervention. He called for a clear roadmap to upgrade roads, enhance metro connectivity, and improve public utilities.
The city’s road issues recently went viral after three schoolchildren captured a bumpy bus ride on pothole-ridden streets. In response, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced an Rs 1,100 crore plan for road repair and construction, promising smooth, pothole-free roads across all constituencies. He also instructed authorities to fix potholes within set deadlines and involve the public in reporting and monitoring the work.
Public Reactions and Debate
BlackBuck’s announcement triggered strong reactions on social media. Many users highlighted the city’s long-standing infrastructure challenges. “Been a victim of this mess for 15+ years—stormwater drains, sewage, electricity, proper roads—total neglect,” one user wrote.
Others pointed to the logistical dilemma for employees. “If you move to outskirts, employees take ages to reach,” commented another, calling it a “rock and a hard place” situation.
Some praised BlackBuck for prioritizing employee welfare, while others suggested the move could ease local congestion and promote more balanced urban growth. A few users tagged Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, questioning the lack of metro development and calling government efforts “just looting hard-earned taxpayer money.”
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