Rising rage: Why is Bengaluru becoming an angrier city?

Health By Chetana Belagere Sep 15, 2024 Read the article

Search for road rage incidents in Bengaluru on platforms like Reddit or X, and you will find an endless stream of posts detailing aggressive altercations.

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Bengaluru police have also campaigned against road rage and have created awareness videos on how road rage can get one in trouble.

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One such message says, “Road rage is like adding hot sauce to an already spicy situation–it only makes things hotter and messier! Stay cool and drive on!”

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South First spoke to several stakeholders including residents of the city, police and psychologists to understand why there is an increase in road rage cases or even rage in general.

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"Over the past few years, the number of vehicles has exploded, and something seems off with people’s emotions post-Covid. Stress levels are skyrocketing."

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Police agree that the ever-increasing traffic, long hours spent in gridlocks, and the pressures of urban living are key contributors to road rage in Bengaluru.

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Mental health professional, CEO, Flourish Lifeschool Dr Ashvini NV reasons that road rage usually occurs due to a combination of psychological, and situational factors.

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Dr Ashvini lists some tips to prevent and address road rage. She uses the acronym CALM for the same

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Meanwhile, doctors say that planning ahead will help, “If you know the roads will be busy, leave a bit earlier to avoid frustration,”

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