Bengaluru’s ongoing footpath clearance drive has improved pedestrian movement and reduced encroachments in several areas. However, the initiative has displaced many street vendors, affecting their daily business operations and raising concerns about the livelihoods of informal sector workers.
The development has renewed calls for designated vending zones that balance public convenience with economic opportunities for small traders. Business groups and civic stakeholders are urging authorities to adopt sustainable solutions that support both urban mobility and local entrepreneurship.
