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Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has called on the heads of the city’s public transport agencies—BMTC and BMRCL—to travel daily by bus and metro to understand the struggles of commuters firsthand. According to him, only personal experience will push officials to address the system’s shortcomings.
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"Feel the pinch to fix it"
In a post on X, Surya stated, “Until the BMTC MD starts using buses daily, the issues plaguing the service will remain unresolved. Similarly, unless the BMRCL MD commutes via metro, concerns like overcrowding and poor last-mile connectivity will persist.” He stressed that officials must personally experience these difficulties, adding, “Unless you feel the pinch of the shoe, you won’t fix it.”
As long as BMTC MD does not travel everyday by bus, issues of BMTC won’t get addressed.
As long as BMRCL MD doesn’t travel by metro, issues of overcrowded metro coaches or lack of last mile connectivity won’t get addressed.
The people who run our public transport institutions…
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya)
As long as BMTC MD does not travel everyday by bus, issues of BMTC won’t get addressed.
As long as BMRCL MD doesn’t travel by metro, issues of overcrowded metro coaches or lack of last mile connectivity won’t get addressed.
The people who run our public transport institutions…— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) March 25, 2025
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Rising costs and public outrage
His remarks follow fare hikes in both BMTC and BMRCL services, which have drawn widespread criticism. Surya also accused the Congress-led Karnataka government of burdening residents with increased costs across multiple sectors, alleging that the administration was “looting” the people.
Mixed reactions online
Surya’s comments sparked debate. Some users shifted focus to the city’s crumbling roads, blaming poor infrastructure for chronic health issues. Others dismissed his suggestion, arguing that VIP culture would result in unnecessary expenses for a select few, while the broader system would remain unchanged.
As Bengaluru grapples with worsening transit woes, the call for officials to step into commuters’ shoes remains a hot topic of discussion.
