The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has announced the launch of five new express bus routes connecting key outskirts to central hubs like Kempegowda Bus Stand and Banashankari TTMC. Beginning June 21, a total of 48 schedules and 348 daily trips will be operated on these limited-stop services, with buses running every 20–30 minutes. The goal is to ease congestion and reduce travel time for daily commuters.
Routes and Frequency:
- Kempegowda Bus Stand – Attibele (Ex-KBS-3A): 10 trips
- Banashankari TTMC – Attibele (Ex-600F): 10 trips
- Kempegowda Bus Stand – Devanahalli (Ex-298M): 10 trips
- Banashankari TTMC – Harohalli (Ex-213V): 8 trips
- Kempegowda Bus Stand – Nelamangala (Ex-258C): 10 trips
To support frequent riders, BMTC is offering an Express Ordinary Services Monthly Pass for ₹1,500 (excluding tolls), available via the Tummoc app. Importantly, fares for express services will remain the same as regular BMTC buses.
Spiritual Bus Tour Now Available
Alongside urban transport upgrades, BMTC has launched a new spiritual tourism package called Ghati Isha Foundation. The AC bus service will run on weekends and public holidays, starting at 9 a.m. from Kempegowda Bus Station. It will cover:
- Nelamangala Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Ghati Subrahmanya Temple
- Jnana Teertha Linga
- Isha Foundation
Lunch is included, and the tour concludes by 7 p.m., all for ₹600 per person. Two more tours—Isha Foundation-1A from Banashankari TTMC and 1B from Central Silk Board—are also in the pipeline.
