Layoff jitters: As Bengaluru techies flock to office, traffic worsens on Outer Ring Road; engineers say, ‘we need better infrastructure, not just WFH’

Bengaluru’s tech sector faces increased traffic congestion on Outer Ring Road, worsened by job insecurity and fear of layoffs. Employees are prioritizing office presence, leading to a 20-45% rise in vehicular flow at tech parks. Traffic police propose work-from-home on Wednesdays, while commuters emphasize the need for improved infrastructure to alleviate the gridlock.