BaaS over SaaS: Bengaluru CEO proposes China-inspired traffic rescue solution for city's woes
Taking a leaf from China, entrepreneur Paras Chopra suggests Bengaluru adopt a Beijing-inspired traffic rescue service to tackle its traffic woes.
Bengaluru, famed for its pleasant weather, is equally famous - or, infamous - for its nightmarish traffic jams. As the 'IT capital of India' draws in more and more people each year, residents find themselves trapped in an endless cycle of congestion with no solutions in sight.
However, a Bengaluru-based CEO might just have a game-changing answer to this urban crisis.
Taking a cue from Beijing's innovative approach to traffic woes, serial entrepreneur Paras Chopra recently shared a news article revealing a unique solution for stuck commuters.
In Beijing, residents can pay $60 (Rs 5022) to be rescued from traffic jams: one person arrives on a motorbike to whisk you away while another drives your car back.
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Chopra, intrigued by this idea, suggested on social media that Bengaluru's entrepreneurs should consider developing a similar service: "Bangalore founders, drop that SaaS idea and build this instead :)," he posted on X.
Bangalore founders, drop that saas idea and build this instead :) pic.twitter.com/JDJlrhXXJP
¡ª Paras Chopra (@paraschopra) July 24, 2024
The idea sparked a lively debate in the comments.
One user proposed "BAAS" (Bike as a Service), envisioning how such a rescue service could revolutionise urban mobility in Bengaluru.
However, concerns were also raised: "What happens if the bike gets stuck?" asked one commenter. Another shared their experience, saying, "I've done something similar here in Bangalore. It's fun¡ªjust book an Uber."
Yet, skeptics argued against the feasibility of such a service in India, citing the lack of lane discipline and traffic congestion: "In India, it is not possible as we don't follow lane driving. Even a bike can't escape traffic jam after a certain point," one person noted, while another added, "I don't think we are civilised/ disciplined enough to have bike lanes or space between the cars to allow someone to drive a bike in a traffic jam."
What's your opinion on this solution to traffic woes in cities?
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