BlackBuck CEO Quashes Bengaluru Exit Rumours Triggered by Pothole Post

BlackBuck Ltd. CEO Rajesh Yabaji has clarified that the company is not moving out of Bengaluru. Instead, it is relocating parts of its operations within the city to a different location for smoother commutes and better facilities, dismissing earlier media reports of an exit.

In a detailed post on X, Yabaji explained that BlackBuck had shifted to Bellandur's Outer Ring Road (ORR) in 2016 for operational efficiency, and Bengaluru has been the backbone of its success in the trucking industry.

"BlackBuck started operations in 2015 from a small office in Koramangala. The city, ORR, and Karnataka's ecosystem have given us resources, infrastructure, and talent density to grow into a large company making a meaningful impact across India's trucking ecosystem," he said.

The CEO emphasized that Bengaluru will continue to play a major role in BlackBuck's growth story.

"As one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Karnataka tech ecosystem, we fully understand what the city has helped us achieve and how it will unlock our potential ahead," Yabaji added.

Addressing relocation reports

Yabaji dismissed claims that the company is shifting out of the state capital.

"We are only relocating within Bengaluru to a different office location, which will reduce commuting challenges for our employees," he clarified.

While a large portion of operations will remain at ORR, BlackBuck also plans to expand its footprint across Bengaluru.

Online debate over 'pothole' post

The clarification comes after Yabaji's earlier comments about poor roads, long commutes, and potholes on ORR sparked heated online debate. In his note, he mentioned:

Average one-way commute stretched to 1.5+ hours

Roads full of potholes and dust

Lack of visible intent to resolve issues within the next five years

The post drew widespread reactions, with many netizens supporting his concerns about Bengaluru's infrastructure.

Despite the debate, Yabaji reaffirmed,"Bengaluru is home for us, and we remain committed to raising our needs with the authorities to resolve them."