B'luru traffic woes: 2,700 New Vehicles Hit Roads Daily in October!

Bengaluru saw 2,774 daily vehicle registrations in Oct due to festive sales, GST cuts, boosting traffic and transport revenue by ₹230 crore

Bengaluru’s roads witnessed a dramatic influx of new vehicles in October 2025, with an average of 2,774 registrations per day—up sharply from 1,894 daily registrations in September. The spike, driven by festive season purchases during Dasara and Deepavali, was further fuelled by recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts on two-wheelers and small cars.

According to the Bengaluru Transport Department, total vehicle registrations jumped from 56,831 in September to 86,014 in October. Of these, around 1,900 were two-wheelers and 514 were cars added each day, reflecting a surge in consumer demand and favourable tax conditions. The GST rate reduction—from 28% to 18% for two-wheelers up to 350cc and small cars—played a key role in boosting sales, said Transport Commissioner Yogeesh AM.

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While the uptick signals strong economic activity and consumer confidence, it also exacerbates Bengaluru’s already strained traffic ecosystem. The city now hosts over 1.2 crore registered vehicles, including 83.8 lakh two-wheelers and 24 lakh cars, intensifying congestion and raising concerns about road infrastructure adequacy.

The boom in registrations has also translated into a financial windfall for the state. Transport department revenues rose by ₹230 crore in October compared to the same month last year, climbing from ₹1,157 crore in 2024 to ₹1,387 crore this year. Encouraged by this growth, the department has set an ambitious revenue target of ₹15,000 crore for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

As Bengaluru continues to expand, city planners face mounting pressure to balance rising vehicular density with sustainable infrastructure development, ensuring mobility and safety for its growing population.