BMTC launch feeder bus services from Jnana Bharathi, KR Pura and Tin Factory metro stations

BMRCL and BMTC jointly roll out feeder bus services from key Metro stations, urging commuters to use the new routes for smoother and more convenient travel.

Bengaluru Metro commuters have received another boost to daily travel convenience with the launch of Metro feeder bus services, aimed at improving last-mile connectivity. The new service has been introduced through coordinated efforts between the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

BMRCL has appealed to passengers to make full use of the feeder buses, stating that the service is designed to ensure seamless movement between Metro stations and nearby residential and commercial areas. The initiative is expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles and ease traffic congestion.

As part of the rollout, feeder buses have been introduced on three major routes, covering different parts of the city with clearly defined stops and schedules.

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The first route connects Jnana Bharathi Metro Station to Bharathnagar 2nd Stage. Buses on this route pass through Vidyaniketan Public School, Mudrayanapalya Junction, Bharathnagar 1st Stage, and Byadarahalli. Services from Jnana Bharathi Metro Station operate at 06.25, 07.40, 08.50, 10.30, 14.05, 15.05, 16.20, 18.10, 19.35 and 20.55. Return services from Bharathnagar 2nd Stage run at 05.50, 07.00, 08.15, 09.30, 11.10, 14.30, 15.40, 17.15, 18.50 and 20.15.

The second route links K.R. Pura Metro Station with Sarjapur. The buses travel via Mahadevapura Junction, Doddanekundi Railway Station, Marathahalli, Bridge Junction, Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabeesanahalli, Doddakannalli, Kodathi Gate, Muthanallur Cross, Dommasandra, Yamare and Sompura Gate. Services from K.R. Pura Metro Station begin at 05.30 and continue throughout the day at regular intervals up to 20.40. Return services from Sarjapur also operate from early morning till night, ensuring all-day connectivity.

The third route operates between Tin Factory (Bennigana Halli Metro Station) and Bidarahalli. The route covers TTC Palya Cross, Kithaganur and East Point College Back Gate. Buses from Tin Factory run at 08.50, 10.50, 12.25, 14.00, 16.00 and 17.35, while return trips from Bidarahalli are scheduled at 08.00, 10.00, 11.35, 13.10, 15.15 and 16.45.