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New Delhi: A Bengaluru resident recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her frustration after waiting unusually long for a cab at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) late at night. “Landed in Bangalore at night to save time and this is what the Uber pickup point looked like at the airport. Waited more than 2 hours here,” wrote Disha Saini, sharing a video showing a long queue of passengers waiting for taxis.
The post quickly went viral, striking a chord with frequent flyers who said the situation at KIA has worsened over recent months. One user commented, “This has been the case for the past 8 months or so. Cabs were readily available before that, anytime of the day or late night. Now there’s a shortage of Ola, Uber, Airport and Rapido cabs at both T1 & T2.”
Despite the inconvenience, some praised Bengaluru’s patience, with one remarking, “Good to see people waiting calmly in a queue, unlike some other cities.”
Many users attributed the recurring cab shortage and congestion to urban overcentralisation. One commenter wrote, “Decentralisation of jobs is the only solution. Building new airports, highways, or metro lines will just drain money. Companies need to move to smaller cities or encourage WFH.”
Responding to concerns over airport connectivity, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) said construction of the new Hebbal flyover loop, designed to improve traffic flow between the city and KI, is progressing rapidly.
