B'luru plans 14-hour daytime ban on heavy vehicles to ease traffic

The Bengaluru Traffic Police have proposed sweeping restrictions on heavy vehicles and private buses to reduce congestion and improve road safety. The draft plan includes a 14-hour daytime entry ban for several vehicle categories, a permanent ban on trucks above 16 tonnes and peak-hour restrictions for medium goods vehicles. Stakeholder consultations will be held before the proposal is finalised.