Flipkart Announces Hackathon to Deal With Bengaluru Traffic Problem
E-commerce major Flipkart today announced a hackathon to crowdsource "innovative", "implementable" solutions from the tech community and concerned citizens, that could help ease the cities perennial traffic problem.
Termed "Gridlock Hackathon," the initiative marks the start of the "Month of Innovation" at Flipkart, a part of its 10th year anniversary celebrations, the company said.
The contest will run from June 7, 2017 until June 21, 2017 and is open for technology-centric solutions, as well as those that partially leverage technology through out-of-the-box thinking, it said in a release.
"The idea is to give back in some way to the city we all love, and ensure it retains the vibrant ecosystem that has been a major catalyst in the growth story of Flipkart and so many other ...