In name, it is a one-way street and traffic should only be flowing in one direction. But this is Bengaluru, and traffic signs like ‘no entry’ are at best a suggestion, and never an interdiction. Google is plugging its Google Maps software programme on these hoardings by screaming, “You think you’re 5 minutes away from your meeting, but are you? Check Google Maps to find the best route.” — or words to the same effect. Real-time updates to traffic congestion now find their way on to apps such as Google Maps and this information is then used by the programme to re-route traffic through quieter areas.

Source: Mint February 05, 2018 16:52 UTC