Triple Riding Falls, Gridlock Stays in Cyberabad IT Corridor

Hyderabad: Even as Hitec City continues to battle crippling traffic congestion daily, one violation that once dominated roads in Cyberabad is now slowing down: Triple riding. Traffic data from Cyberabad police, however, revealed that congestion remains severe.

For numerous residents, employees and students travelling through Madhapur, Gachibowli, Raidurg, Kondapur and surrounding IT corridors, traffic jams have become part of daily life. More than a lakh vehicles cross the Hitec City signal in the morning.

A traffic official said: “The peak hours between 9 am and noon and again from 4 pm to nearly midnight witness bumper-to-bumper movement as IT professionals leave offices while students and workers simultaneously head home. We remain on high alert during these hours, often managing multiple choke points to prevent gridlocks and reduce accident risks. Prolonged congestion not only delays travel but also significantly increases the likelihood of crashes involving motorists and pedestrians.”

Despite worsening congestion, triple riding — once among the most frequently reported traffic violations — has reduced compared to previous years. Data from January to May shows 27,738 triple-riding cases booked, with 4,260 violations recorded in May alone.

A police official stated: “The decline is because of the growing dependence on bike taxi services and app-based transportation. Corporate employees and students increasingly rely on services such as Rapido and Uber bike rides to navigate traffic, save money and cut travel time. Since such platforms permit only one passenger, commuters are often compelled to opt for autos or cabs instead of overcrowding motorcycles.”

Changing urban lifestyles have also contributed indirectly. The growing popularity of online grocery and food delivery platforms has reduced the need for frequent short-distance trips, thereby lowering overcrowding on two-wheelers.

Despite this behavioural shift, traffic violations continue to remain alarmingly high in the IT corridor under Cyberabad police commissionerate. According to Cyberabad traffic police data between January and May 2026, wrong-side driving emerged as the highest violation with 1,58,338 cases booked, followed by helmet violations at 1,26,397 and unauthorised parking at 1,26,375 cases. Over speeding accounted for 1,06,526 violations during the five-month period, while wrong or obstructive parking on carriageways resulted in 1,02,938 challans. Signal jumping recorded 33,158 cases, while 7,182 motorists were booked for drunk driving.

Officials say many accidents continue to stem from reckless behaviour including wrong-side driving, signal jumping, rash driving, drunk driving, helmet violations and failure to wear seat belts.

Meanwhile, potholes remain a recurring concern for residents, particularly during the monsoon. “Although pothole-related accidents are comparatively fewer as regular commuters are aware of vulnerable stretches, residents continue to demand faster civic action. Damaged roads are routinely reported to civic authorities, but repairs often take time due to tendering, budget approvals and execution delays,” stressed one resident.