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Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: Five New BMTC Feeder Routes Planned
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:53
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: Five New BMTC Feeder Routes Planned
- •The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is planning five dedicated feeder bus routes using 30 buses to improve last-mile connectivity for the upcoming Namma Metro Pink Line.
- •The proposed routes will link Hulimavu, Tavarekere, Jayadeva Hospital, and JP Nagar 4th Phase metro stations with surrounding residential and commercial areas, operating 415 daily trips with a 10-minute frequency.
- •BMTC and BMRCL plan to integrate their systems via API to display real-time bus arrival information at Pink Line metro stations for seamless commuting.
- •BMTC intends to introduce compact 7-metre buses, approved by the Karnataka Cabinet, to navigate narrow roads and residential neighbourhoods efficiently.
- •BMTC currently operates 71 metro feeder services across Bengaluru, further expanding its network to enhance public transport convenience.
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The BMTC plans to introduce five dedicated feeder bus routes using 30 buses to make 415 daily trips with a 10-minute frequency, connecting the Hulimavu, Tavarekere, Jayadeva Hospital, and JP Nagar 4th Phase metro stations to surrounding areas.
BMTC and BMRCL plan to integrate their systems via API-based data sharing to display real-time information about approaching feeder buses at Pink Line stations, helping commuters plan their connecting journeys.
BMTC is planning to introduce compact 7-metre buses to serve residential neighbourhoods, narrow roads, and congested urban areas where larger conventional buses are difficult to operate, with the Karnataka Cabinet recently approving the procurement of 200 diesel buses for this purpose.
