Traffic Commissioner Says Fully Autonomous Cars Are Possible in Namma Bengaluru [Video]

After debunking myths about Bengaluru’s infamous traffic, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), MN Anucheth, shared his belief that self driving vehicles and Level 5 autonomous cars could navigate the city’s chaotic roads—but he questioned whether there’s a real need for such technology in Namma Bengaluru.

Bengaluru Traffic Commissioner said that while fully autonomous (Level 5) vehicles could theoretically navigate the city’s chaotic roads, their practicality and adoption remain uncertain.

“If a Level 5 vehicle is equipped with sufficient inputs like radar, LiDAR, and computer vision, it could learn both good and bad behaviours to navigate through our roads,” he noted. However, he questioned the necessity of such advanced vehicles in India’s context, adding, “Would you spend so much for a Level 5 vehicle when hiring a driver is easier and more cost-effective here?”

Given the safety concerns and the rise in road rage incidents in the city, the case for self-driving vehicles and robotaxis such as Tesla and Waymobecomes increasingly …

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