Trapped in traffic: Exam-bound kids take 2.5 hours to cover 4km in Bengaluru

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1. Fri, 18 September 2026

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   • indiatimes.com02:50first to report
     Trapped in traffic: Exam-bound kids take 2.5 hours to cover 4km in Bengaluru

     Hundreds of school-children commuting along the Varthur-Gunjur stretch of SH-35 endured a harrowing Thursday as severe traffic congestion delayed school buses by up to 40 minutes in the morning and left students stranded on roads for hours while returning home. A 4km drive took 2.5 hours, stuck mostly in traffic.

2. Thu, 1 October 2026

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   • Times of India07:42
     B'luru traffic is stealing 53 days from schoolchildren every year: How it came to this

     Schoolchildren and their parents in east Bengaluru face increasingly longer commutes, now averaging 112 minutes. Recent studies show the average bus travel time has risen dramatically due to congestion on state highways. Initiatives are being taken to address traffic issues, including restrictions on heavy vehicles during school hours. Although infrastructure projects have been planned, delays have hindered their completion.

3. Sun, 4 October 2026

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   • indiatimes.com07:50
     Bengaluru woman's 17-breakdown traffic tale: 19-km journey takes 3 hours as she races to catch train

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