Bengaluru Highways Get QR Codes for Emergency Contacts, But Users Slam "Gimmick"

• NHAI installed QR code boards on Bengaluru's NH-48 and NH-75 for emergency contacts, toll info, and amenities.
• NHAI claims the initiative enhances transparency and ease of travel for highway users.
• Users criticize the boards, stating they lack promised project details like contractor names and costs.
• Concerns raised about practicality, potential traffic congestion from scanning, and lack of accountability information.
• Many users call the initiative a "gimmick" and a waste of funds, failing to address real transparency needs.

Why It Matters: NHAI's QR code initiative for Bengaluru highways faces user backlash over transparency and practicality.