Articles by Nandinie Gupta

Nandinie Gupta works at the intersection of research and creative storytelling to address critical challenges in building equitable and inclusive urban futures. Her interests span urban growth, climate change, infrastructure, informality, and gender. She is currently based at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, as a Project Manager.

Rs 500 for 4 km: Why autos elude Bengaluru commuters when it rains

by and July 29, 2025

Bengaluru, India’s tech capital, is known for its pleasant climate. Often, when much of the country struggles with heat, rain brings relief to this city. Last year, Bengaluru received 933.8 mm of rain over the year (IMD data). But rain, while welcome, also unravels a host of problems: flooded roads, traffic chokes, and an often futile scramble for autorickshaws on ride-hailing apps like Uber, Ola and Rapido. Despite their algorithmic promises, these platforms collapse during peak demand, making transport scarce and expensive. A commuter from Indiranagar shares his experience with us: “I needed an auto for just 1.5 km from…

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