Experts advocate for using mobility data to decongest Bengaluru roads
What happened
At the Mobility Symposium 2026 in Bengaluru, experts discussed using mobility-related information to help decongest city roads. Sreenivas Bhandari, vice president of Open Network for Digital Commerce, suggested combining information from public transport utilities, such as historical records and Automatic Vehicle Location System tracking, and feeding it into the open network.
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Why it matters
The discussion advocates for an open approach to mobility information, which could allow non-tech-savvy people to commute faster. Experts also argued that technology companies should prioritize solutions that align with social and political scenarios rather than merely selling products.
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Who's involved
- Open NetworkA blockchain platform for digital commerce integration
- BhandariVice president of Open Network for Digital Commerce
- Government of IndiaProvides formal backing and support for Open Network's digital commerce integration
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The entities involved
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Open Network
blockchain company founded by Andrew Cartwright (2018)
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Bhandari
Indian politician