Three potholes, three vehicles: Bengaluru grapples with recurring road hazards

Three potholes reported across Bengaluru have each caused damage to a different vehicle, adding to a pattern of road‑related incidents in the city. The affected vehicles, ranging from private cars to commercial vans, suffered tyre punctures and suspension damage after striking the unfilled depressions.
Local motorists and commuters have expressed frustration, noting that such hazards appear regularly despite municipal promises of repairs. City officials have previously pledged to address pothole proliferation, but the recurrence suggests gaps in monitoring and timely maintenance.
Urban planners and civic groups are urging the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to accelerate its road‑repair schedule and improve reporting mechanisms, aiming to prevent further vehicle damage and ensure safer travel for residents.