Cyberabad police ask IT firms to overhaul transport and traffic norms

Police push for safer commutes

The Cyberabad police have issued a clear directive to information technology companies operating in their jurisdiction: overhaul the way employees travel to and from work. The advisory, released on Wednesday, urges firms to rethink transport schedules, shuttle routes, and traffic management practices to reduce congestion and accidents on the city's busy tech corridors.

Officials say the current pattern of staggered office hours and overlapping pickup timings has created severe bottlenecks, especially during morning and evening peaks. The police have asked companies to coordinate with each other and with traffic authorities to spread out travel demand.

What companies must change

The advisory lists several specific measures. IT firms are expected to introduce more flexible work hours, encourage carpooling, and optimise cab pooling to cut down the number of vehicles on the road. Police have also suggested that companies review the routes their shuttles take, avoiding narrow residential lanes that are not designed for heavy traffic.

Another key recommendation is to improve last-mile connectivity from metro stations and bus stops to office campuses. Many employees currently rely on personal vehicles or unscheduled autos, adding to the chaos. The police want companies to provide dedicated pick-up and drop-off points that are clearly marked and managed.

Why the urgency now

The Cyberabad region, which houses hundreds of tech firms and employs lakhs of people, has seen a sharp rise in two-wheeler accidents and near-miss incidents, particularly at major junctions near HITEC City, Madhapur, and Gachibowli. Police data from recent months shows that a significant share of traffic violations in these areas involves office commuters.

Officials have not yet specified penalties for non-compliance, but they have indicated that firms failing to respond may face stricter scrutiny during routine checks. The police have also asked companies to appoint a dedicated transport safety officer to liaise with the traffic department.

Industry response and next steps

Several large IT campuses have already begun internal discussions on how to implement the suggestions. Some firms are exploring AI-based route optimisation for their shuttle fleets, while others are piloting four-day work weeks to reduce daily travel. However, no formal commitments have been made public yet.

The Cyberabad police have set a deadline for companies to submit their revised transport plans and have promised to review them on a case-by-case basis. They have also said they will monitor traffic data over the next few months to assess the impact.

For employees, the changes could mean shorter travel times and safer roads, but much depends on how quickly firms act. The police have made it clear that they will not wait indefinitely — the next review is expected within a few weeks.