Bengaluru introduces five non-AC bus routes for better commuting, reduced traffic: Report

BMTC has launched five new non-air-conditioned bus routes in Bengaluru to enhance connectivity and ease congestion.

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has introduced five new non-air-conditioned bus routes across the city in a move to improve connectivity and reduce congestion in growing suburban and semi-urban areas, News18 reported.

The BMTC launched five new routes in Bengaluru, from Kengeri to the Kalkere, to address traffic congestion and boost public transport. (Screengrab (Reddit), Unsplash/_am)

These newly launched services span across vital localities, from Kengeri to the Kalkere, ensuring more affordable commuting options and easing the burden on heavily used roadways.

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One of the new routes, 301-B, will link Shivajinagar to Kalkere, passing through Coles Park, Banaswadi, and Horamavu ORR. Two buses will be available, with operations beginning at 5:45 am from Shivajinagar and running until 7:55 pm. From Kalkere, the service starts at 6:40 am and ends at 9:20 pm, the report stated.

Route 301-C connects K Channasandra and Horamavu ORR via Jayanthinagar and Kalkere. It also has two buses, with service hours from 6:35 am to 9:30 pm from K Channasandra and 6:10 am to 9:10 pm from Horamavu.

The 328-HS route, served by four buses, links Budigere Cross to Sarjapur through areas such as Seegehalli Gate, Kadugodi, Varthur, and Dommasandra. Services start at 7:20 am from Budigere Cross and 5:45 am from Sarjapur, the report said.

For longer-distance commuters, route 221-KM provides eight buses running between Kengeri TTMC and Magadi Bus Station, passing through rural belts including Kommaghatta and Tavarekere. Operations start from both ends around 5:45 am and wrap up around 8:15 pm.

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Meanwhile, the busy 238-VB route connects Majestic to Upkar Layout with seven buses, covering Nagarabhavi, Vijayanagar, and Vishweshwaraiah Layout, according to the report. Buses start as early as 5:00 am from Upkar Layout and run until 10:00 pm from Majestic.

These additions are part of BMTC’s strategy to improve last-mile access and enhance public transport reliability across Bengaluru’s growing neighbourhoods.