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Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
BMTC launches express bus services and temple tours in Bengaluru. All you need to know
Jun 21, 2025 03:38 PM IST The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) on Friday announced the launch of new express bus services on five major routes connecting the city to its outskirts. The services will begin from June 21, aimed at easing traffic congestion and offering faster travel for daily commuters. Karnataka transport minister launching BMTC express service in Bengaluru. Also Read - Karnataka man kills wife for excessive watching of Instagram reels: Report Speaking at the launch, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said the new limited-stop express services will operate between Kempegowda Bus Stand (Majestic) and Banashankari TTMC to Attibele, Devanahalli, Harohalli, and Nelamangala. What is BMTC express bus service? BMTC will operate a total of 48 schedules and 348 daily trips, with buses running every 20 to 30 minutes. The express buses will run on the following route Ex-KBS-3A: Kempegowda Bus Stand to Attibele – 10 trips Ex-600F: Banashankari TTMC to Attibele – 10 trips Ex-298M: Kempegowda Bus Stand to Devanahalli – 10 trips Ex-213V: Banashankari TTMC to Harohalli – 8 trips Ex-258C: Kempegowda Bus Stand to Nelamangala – 10 trips To encourage frequent travel, BMTC has introduced a new 'Express Ordinary Services Monthly Pass' priced at ₹ 1,500 (excluding toll charges). The pass is available digitally through the Tummoc app. The fare for these express services will remain the same as regular BMTC buses. Also Read - Mass demonstration held at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha to mark 11th International Yoga Day Temple tour service launched In addition to the express routes, BMTC has also introduced a new spiritual tourism package titled 'Ghati Isha Foundation', which will be operated on weekends and public holidays. The AC bus tour will begin at 9 a.m. from Kempegowda Bus Station, covering the following locations: Nelamangala Anjaneya Swamy Temple Ghati Subrahmanya Temple Jnana Teertha Linga Isha Foundation Lunch will be arranged during the day-long tour, which concludes by 7 p.m. The package is priced at ₹ 600 per person. Two more premium spiritual tour services, Isha Foundation-1A from Banashankari TTMC and 1B from Central Silk Board, are also set to begin soon.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Express bus services extended to five new routes in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: After the successful launch of its express bus services on NICE Road connecting Madavara and Electronics City, BMTC Friday extended the operations to five more routes. The newly introduced express services will now operate on the following routes: Majestic–Attibele, Banashankari TTMC–Attibele, Majestic–Devanahalli, Banashankari TTMC–Devanahalli and Majestic–Nelamangala. BMTC has also rolled out a monthly pass priced at Rs 1,400. This allows unlimited travel on all ordinary services, including those on NICE Road. While it does not fully cover premium services, pass holders can still access Vajra express buses by paying applicable toll charges separately. Further, BMTC has introduced a new weekend package tour. The Ghati–Isha Foundation tour will operate with air-conditioned buses. The all-inclusive fare is fixed at Rs 600 per passenger. The tour begins at 9am and concludes with a return to Bengaluru by 7pm. ——- Photo caption Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy flagging off BMTC's new express services in Bengaluru on Friday
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
BMTC launches express services in Bengaluru, new temple tour packages
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) launched new express services and a new temple tour route under the 'Ghati Isha Foundation' package. BMTC also disbursed ₹1.5 crore in group insurance compensation to families of deceased employees. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced new limited stop express services starting June 21 to five high-demand destinations — Attibele, Devanahalli, Harohalli, and Nelamangala from key locations such as Kempegowda Bus Stand and Banashankari TTMC. 'These services will operate with a total of 48 schedules and 348 daily trips, running at intervals of 20 to 30 minutes. To encourage regular commuters, BMTC has introduced an 'Express Ordinary Services Monthly Pass' priced at ₹1,500 (excluding toll), now available digitally via the Tummoc app,' Mr. Reddy said. Spiritual tourism package BMTC has expanded its spiritual tourism offerings with the launch of a new weekend and holiday-only package tour titled 'Ghati Isha Foundation'. This AC bus tour starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 9 a.m. and includes visits to Nelamangala Anjaneya Swamy temple, Ghati Subrahmanya temple, Jnana Teertha Linga, and the Isha Foundation, with lunch arranged en route. The day-long tour concludes at 7 p.m. and is priced at ₹600 per person. Additionally, two more premium package services — Isha Foundation-1A and 1B — will commence from Banashankari TTMC and Central Silk Board, respectively. 'These tours include visits to Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Kanive Basavanna temple, Sir M. Visvesvaraya's museum and samadhi, Rangasthala Ranganatha temple, and Isha Foundation, with fares ranging from ₹700 to ₹750,' Mr. Reddy said. ₹1.5 crore in group insurance BMTC distributed ₹1.5 crore in group insurance payouts to the families of employees who died in accidents. This follows the launch of the Group Insurance Scheme on February 19, 2024, which provides ₹50 lakh for accidental death, and ₹10 lakh for other causes. 'So far, ₹8.2 crore has been disbursed to 82 families of those who died of natural causes, and ₹3.5 crore to seven accident victims' families. The total payout under the scheme stands at ₹11.7 crore,' Mr. Reddy explained. BMTC operates over 62,000 trips daily across Bengaluru with a fleet of 6,897 buses, including 1,425 electric vehicles.
