By Megha Rawat

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Bengaluru’s traffic woes are set to worsen as commuters will face heavier congestion from October 1. Several private companies along Outer Ring Road (ORR) are ending work-from-home and hybrid arrangements, requiring employees to return to the office full-time. Although aimed at boosting productivity, the move is sparking concerns about how Bengaluru’s already congested roads will cope with the increased traffic. Employees worry about longer commutes and added stress, while some question whether the city’s traffic authorities have been notified of this significant change. A Reddit post read, “WFO Mandatory from 1st Oct, prepare for Traffic woes. A bunch of offices on the ORR have announced Mandatory work from the office starting from 1st October. They’re tying this to performance and salary. Be prepared for the increase in traffic starting from 1st October. I’m not even sure if the Bengaluru Traffic Police has been informed about this change and increase in density of vehicles on the roads.” Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) data shows that entries into 26 major tech parks near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) increased by 45% in June compared to last year. The spike was especially evident on Wednesdays, with over 1,20,000 vehicles entering the area in a single day, up from around 82,000 in June 2024. The rise in private vehicles is attributed to the push for mandatory office attendance. Other busy routes, including Sarjapur Road and the roads leading to Electronics City, are also expected to see heavier traffic in the coming months as more companies require employees to return to the office. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bengaluru and around the world.