Importance of comprehensive public transport

The podcast emphasizes the crucial role of comprehensive public transport in conjunction with a congestion tax to effectively address traffic congestion. It cites Bogota, Colombia, as an example where the successful implementation of a congestion tax was complemented by reliable bus rapid transit systems and improved walking and cycling tracks. Bengaluru, however, faces challenges in terms of inadequate bus services, insufficient last-mile connectivity from the Metro, and the scrapping of priority bus lanes. The podcast emphasizes that unless these issues are addressed, relying solely on a congestion tax may not be sufficient to alleviate traffic congestion in the city.