Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike
3 days, 17 hours ago

Namma Metro makes first fare revision in 8 years, proposes 40-45% hike

India Today  

Bengaluru Metro commuters are staring down a substantial fare hike, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45%, marking the first increase in almost eight years. The committee, which was tasked with reviewing the metro's fare structure, consisted of Justice R Tharani, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Additional Secretary Satinder Pal Singh, and retired Karnataka IAS officer EV Ramana Reddy. “If the fare hike is implemented, it will discourage many daily commuters who rely on the metro for convenience and affordability. The fare hike proposal comes days after the Karnataka government announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5.

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Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting
3 days, 5 hours ago

Karnataka’s 15% bus fare hike: What it means for commuters, how the government justifies it and why Opposition is protesting

The Hindu  

Story so far: Starting January 5, commuters in Karnataka are paying an additional 15% for tickets in all bus services operated by the State’s four Road Transport Corporations. However, opposition parties BJP and JD have criticised the move, arguing that the fare hike is a result of losses incurred by the RTCs owing to Karnataka’s Shakti scheme, which offers free …

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report
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3 days, 14 hours ago

Bengaluru metro fares set to rise by 40-45% after 8 years, maximum fare to touch ₹85: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro commuters are set to face a significant fare hike for the first time in nearly eight years, with ticket prices expected to rise by 40-45 per cent. The last fare revision in 2017 saw a modest 10-15 per cent increase when the metro network spanned just 43.2 km. This decision follows recommendations from a government-appointed fare fixation …

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy justifies bus fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike. Addressing reporters here, the minister said all the four corporations, namely Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KKRTC Kalyana Road Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation and Bangalore …

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Committee recommends Bengaluru's Namma Metro fare hike amid bus fare controversy: Report

Hindustan Times  

Following recent bus fare hikes in Karnataka, a three-member committee tasked with reviewing Bengaluru’s Namma Metro fares has proposed an increase, as reported by Deccan Herald. Bengaluru's Namma Metro fares are likely to be increased. To ensure a balanced approach, the panel analyzed fare structures in metro systems across India and abroad, culminating in a detailed report submitted to the …

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt
5 days, 12 hours ago

Karnataka bus fare hike: BJP distributes roses to passengers as a mark of protest against Congress govt

Hindustan Times  

In a unique protest against the recent bus fare hike implemented by the Congress-led Karnataka government, the state BJP unit distributed roses to passengers in Bengaluru. Ashoka also claimed that the fare hike was unjustly attributed to rising petrol prices, asserting that the previous BJP government had not raised fares even when fuel prices surged. It pointed out that bus …

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies
6 days, 5 hours ago

Karnataka govt approves 15% hike in bus fares as state finance collapses due to freebies

Op India  

The Indian National Congress stormed to power in Karnataka after the state legislative assembly elections in 2023 promising to deliver better governance, comfortable lifestyle and economic relief for the voters. Meanwhile, a decision to lift the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board’s borrowing ceiling from financial institutions from Rs 500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore was also approved by the Karnataka …

'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage
6 days, 10 hours ago

'Moment of silence for freebies': Karnataka government's 15% bus fare hike sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government’s most recent 15 per cent increase in bus fares has sparked a range of reactions, with many questioning the timing and fairness of the move. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to increase the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The hike, which comes after the Congress-led government promised free bus …

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’
6 days, 14 hours ago

Karnataka govt faces flak over 15% bus fare hike, BJP says ‘free for wife, double for husband’

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Thursday increased the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The move is expected to generate ₹74.85 crore monthly and about ₹784 crore annually, PTI reported “The cabinet has decided to revise the bus fare of the four state transport corporations -- KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC and BMTC by 15 per cent,” Karnataka …

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
1 week ago

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme

India Today  

The Karnataka government has announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5. The fare hike comes amidst the state’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women …

Karnataka mulls 15% bus fare hike to ease financial strain, KSRTC reports ₹295 crore loss: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Karnataka mulls 15% bus fare hike to ease financial strain, KSRTC reports ₹295 crore loss: Report

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka’s state-run transport corporations, including KSRTC and BMTC, are on the brink of a crucial decision as a high-level committee has proposed a 15 per cent increase in fares. While three of them saw a hike in 2020 when diesel prices hit ₹60 per litre, BMTC fares have remained unchanged since 2010, when diesel was just ₹30 per litre. Officials …

Final report on Bengaluru metro fare hike to be submitted soon
2 weeks ago

Final report on Bengaluru metro fare hike to be submitted soon

The Hindu  

: The Fare Fixation Committee, which has been tasked with recommending the appropriate fare revision for Namma Metro, is expected to submit its final report to the government in a few days. Smart card users enjoy a 5% discount, down from the earlier 15%, a reduction implemented in 2020 to address escalating operational expenses, sources Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited …

After three years, Transport Department to discuss autorickshaw fare hike in Bengaluru with unions on December 23
3 weeks ago

After three years, Transport Department to discuss autorickshaw fare hike in Bengaluru with unions on December 23

The Hindu  

After numerous demands by the autorickshaw union in Bengaluru to increase the minimum fare, which has remained unchanged for three years, the Regional Transport Authority has scheduled a meeting with auto unions on December 23 to discuss the fare hike and other issues faced by auto drivers. The Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union had written to the Bengaluru Urban District Deputy …

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It
3 weeks ago

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that the state government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote in the east, Nelamangala in the west, and Bidadi in the southwest. Additionally, Shivakumar highlighted that around 10,000 people commute daily from Kolar to Bengaluru by train for work. Metro stations to be developed at ₹ 100 …

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations
3 weeks ago

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is yet to settle dues amounting to ₹1,694.42 crore with four state-run road transport corporations for the implementation of the Shakti scheme. Introduced on June 11, 2023, just weeks after the Congress government took office, the Shakti scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka. Replying a starred question raised by BJP MLA …

Bengaluru real estate: Will Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal impact property rentals?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru real estate: Will Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal impact property rentals?

Hindustan Times  

With Bengaluru’s metro red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal getting the Karnataka cabinet approval, rentals in areas in and around southeastern Sarjapura and Hebbal in the northern part of the city are likely to increase by 10 to 30% over the next couple of years, said local brokers. Bengaluru real estate: Namma Metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal may …

Bengaluru metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal gets state cabinet approval: Report
1 month ago

Bengaluru metro's red line linking Sarjapur to Hebbal gets state cabinet approval: Report

Hindustan Times  

In a boost to Bengaluru’s metro network, the Karnataka cabinet has approved Phase 3A of Namma Metro, also known as the Red Line. According to Deccan Herald, the project, estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore, is now set to move to the union cabinet for approval, as the central government holds a 50 per cent equity stake in Namma Metro. The …

Bengaluru to see early metro operations on upcoming Sunday as KPSC exam is scheduled
1 month ago

Bengaluru to see early metro operations on upcoming Sunday as KPSC exam is scheduled

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru will see early metro operations on Sunday, as the Karnataka Public Service Commission exam is scheduled for that day. In an announcement, BMRCL said, “To facilitate the candidates attending KPSC-Development Officer examination on 08.12.2024, BMRCL will be commencing its train service from 05:30 am instead of 07:00 am from all its four terminals Madavara, Silk Institute, Challaghatta and Whitefield …

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line
1 month, 1 week ago

Not much enthusiasm among public for Bengaluru Metro's Madavara-Nagasandra Line

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bowing to public pressure, the Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara was opened on November 7 without a formal inauguration. However, over three weeks down the line, there does not seem to be much enthusiasm to use this segment as average daily ridership figures reveal only one-fourth of the patronage Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had estimated. The …

Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension
2 months ago

Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension

Hindustan Times  

Average property prices in select localities along the Nagasandra-Madavara extension of Bengaluru metro’s green line have witnessed a two-fold increase over the course of its construction, according to data sourced from multiple real estate agencies. Average property prices rise two-fold along Bengaluru metro’s 3 km green line extension For instance, average property prices in Madavara, the last station along the …

Bengaluru Metro's Hebbal-Sarjapur line gets green signal from finance department: Report
2 months ago

Bengaluru Metro's Hebbal-Sarjapur line gets green signal from finance department: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to welcome a new metro line linking Sarjapur and Hebbal via the city center, following the state Finance Department's recent approval, Deccan Herald reported. The project, estimated to cost ₹28,405 crore, received Finance Department clearance less than three weeks after the Urban Development Department provided administrative consent. Namma Metro Phase 3A features Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s …

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation
2 months ago

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation

Hindustan Times  

After a 7-year delay, the long-awaited 3.14-km stretch of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line, extending from Nagasandra to Madavara, officially opened for commercial operations on November 7, announced Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Trains on this new stretch will run every 10 minutes, with services starting as early as 5 amfrom Madavara and ending at 11.00 pm, the BMRCL press …

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 13 Years with Expansive Network Growth

News 18  

Namma Metro celebrates 13 years of operation with high ridership. The metro network has grown to become the second largest in India, with 73.81 km and 66 stops. Despite initial skepticism, the metro has seen a steady rise in ridership, with 9,17,365 daily passengers on August 14. The metro is also set to raise fares due to increasing ridership.

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Celebrates 14 Years with High Expectations

New Indian Express  

Bengaluru's Namma Metro celebrates 14 years with high expectations. The city's second-largest Metro network, with 73.81 kilometres and 66 stations, has seen a surge in ridership in recent months. The lack of breathing space inside trains is a constant complaint, but the launch of new lines is expected to alleviate this issue. The increase in ridership has emboldened BMRCL to …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report
3 months ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro Green Line extension to open by mid-October: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, which is responsible for the Namma Meyro in Bengaluru, has confirmed that the Green Line will soon see an extension between Nagasandra and Madavara, following approval from the Commissioner for Metro Railway Safety. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The newly approved section adds 3.7 kilometres to the Green Line, but the project faced significant delays, including a …

Arundhati Nag Reflects on Ranga Shankara's 20th Anniversary, Shares Vision for the Future
3 months ago

Arundhati Nag Reflects on Ranga Shankara's 20th Anniversary, Shares Vision for the Future

The Hindu  

Arundhati Nag reflects on Ranga Shankara's 20th anniversary and the future of theatre in Karnataka. The iconic venue's founder plans to celebrate its milestone with a month-long festival featuring 20 plays. The High Court stays a single judge's ruling on the employee-employer relationship between OLA and its drivers, while a legal issue prevents the government's plans to convert Nijalingappa's house …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Munirathna: An MLA dogged by many controversies Former Minister and BJP MLA from R.R. Suspect in murder of Bengaluru woman identified: Karnataka Home Minister Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has said that the prime accused in the murder of 29-year-old Mahalakshmi has been identified and is holed up in West Bengal. Not obliged to respond to all communications from Raj …

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Namma Metro hits record 9,17,365 riders on Augusts 14

The Hindu  

On August 14, Namma Metro set a new record with 9,17,365 passengers using its services, as reported by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station also experienced significant footfalls, with 1,72,000 passengers passing through on August 14. Recent videos circulating on social media reveal not only the severe congestion, but also the rising frustration among passengers, with some …

Bengaluru- Kolkata 2nd AC train ticket costs Reddit user ₹10,000: Netizens say ‘travel without ticket and pay fine..’
5 months ago

Bengaluru- Kolkata 2nd AC train ticket costs Reddit user ₹10,000: Netizens say ‘travel without ticket and pay fine..’

Live Mint  

A recent revelation about Indian Railways ticket prices has left many people astounded. On August 9, booking a premium tatkal ticket on the SMVB Howrah Express between Bengaluru and Kolkata would have cost a staggering ₹10,100. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The Reddit user who shared the news expressed bewilderment over the exorbitant cost for a 2nd AC ticket on what is essentially …

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh
5 months ago

Namma Metro sets new peak ridership record of 8.26 lakh

The Hindu  

: Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a new record with a peak ridership of 8.26 lakh passengers on August 6, according to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. In a statement on Wednesday, August 7, BMRCL said, “Surpassing previous ridership records, Bengaluru Metro achieved its highest footfall of 8.26 lakhs on August 6. “The achievement of 8.26 lakh passengers reflects the public’s …

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers
5 months ago

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro sets new ridership record with 8.26 lakh passengers

Hindustan Times  

The Namma Metro in Bengaluru broke yet another ridership record by reaching an all-time high of 8.26 lakh passengers on Tuesday, August 6, as reported by officials on Wednesday. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a benchmark in June with an average daily ridership of 7,45,659, generating ₹ 58.23 crore in revenue. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Bengaluru Metro set a new record on …

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 delay raises cost to Rs 40000 crore

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The cost of Bengaluru Metro’s Phase-2 network, running to 75.06 km, has shot up to nearly Rs 40,000 crore, which is 52% of the original cost proposed a decade ago. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd recently sent a proposal with the revised cost to the State Finance Department for approval through the Urban Development Department. The project was …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme

Op India  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is planning to propose a hike in the bus fare by up to 20%. This comes after Congress’s populist Shakti scheme under the “five guarantee” schemes, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka, resulted in an enormous loss of Rs 295 crore for the KSRTC over the last three months. We’ve incurred …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a 15-20% hike in bus fares as the department is incurring losses due to the Shakti scheme, the free bus scheme for women. KSRTC sends proposal after ₹ 295 cr loss Speaking to news agency PTI, KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said, “The increase in ticket prices is inevitable. The hike is …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss

India Today  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to propose a bus fare hike of up to 20 per cent. The KSRTC reported a significant loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three months due to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Karnataka. We've incurred a loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three …

BMTC introduces new metro feeder routes
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BMTC introduces new metro feeder routes

The Hindu  

In a move aimed at improving the commuting experience for people, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has announced the introduction of new metro feeder services. Route MF-43 will run from Konanakunte Cross to Konanakunte Cross via Uttarahalli, Indo-American Hybrid Farm Cross, Kariyanapalya, and Raghuvanahalli Cross. Another route, MF-43A, will also operate from Konanakunte Cross to Konanakunte Cross, covering Raghuvanahalli Cross, …

Auto fare hike in the cards for Bengaluru? Check here for details: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Auto fare hike in the cards for Bengaluru? Check here for details: Report

Hindustan Times  

In response to the road transport corporations' call for increased bus fares, an autorickshaw union in Bengaluru has also demanded a revision in auto fares. The Adarsh Auto Union proposed raising the fare to ₹40 for the first two kilometres and ₹20 for every subsequent kilometre, citing significant rises in daily commodity prices, fuel costs, and maintenance expenses since the …

BMTC conducts survey for feeder bus routes for upcoming Yellow Line of Namma Metro
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BMTC conducts survey for feeder bus routes for upcoming Yellow Line of Namma Metro

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has conducted a survey for the feeder bus routes of the Bengaluru Metro’s Yellow Line, which is set to begin commercial operations by this year end. The BMTC officials stated that a survey is being conducted to identify metro feeder service routes for the upcoming Yellow Line of Namma Metro. Therefore, we have decided to …

‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price hike

Hindustan Times  

A day after the Karnataka government announced a hike in fuel prices in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the government's move. He said that even after the ₹3 hike in fuel charges per litre, the fuel price in Karnataka is still lesser than many states in the country. ‘To fund public transport’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends fuel price …

Bus fare hike on cards, Karnataka govt may accept proposal
7 months ago

Bus fare hike on cards, Karnataka govt may accept proposal

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the price of diesel, spareparts and other components has risen as also the salaries of employees, the cost of operating road transport corporation buses has shot up. It was Rs 61 per litre in 2020, but it has gone up to around Rs 90 now, nearly a 50 per cent increase. An official from the bus corporation confirmed …

Maha-Metro now eyeing non-ticket fare revenue
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Maha-Metro now eyeing non-ticket fare revenue

Hindustan Times  

After launching passenger services on Pune Metro line 2, the Maha-Metro now plans to focus on non-ticket fare revenue from real estate and other such avenues in such a manner that on the one hand, it brings sustainable additional revenue to the corporation while on the other, businessmen/advertisers within the city are benefitted through innovative branding and advertising. In the …

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months
10 months ago

Bengaluru Namma Metro’s driverless train to undergo 37 tests lasting four months

The Hindu  

The first set of prototype six coach metro trains, which arrived at Hebbagodi metro depot from China on February 14, is now undergoing multiple tests, according to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.. “Being a new rolling stock, multiple tests need to be conducted. This train is equipped with state-of-the art technology such as Unattended Train Operations, Enhanced Supervision Capability …

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments

The Hindu  

The four road transport corporations have made a toll payment of ₹20.55 crore on an average every month, according to data from the Transport Department. Mr. Reddy said: “Earlier, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation had requested the NHAI for toll concessions for corporation buses, given its status as a State-run public service company. Mr. Reddy stated that last November …

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Bengaluru's Namma Metro amid frequent disruptions

Hindustan Times  

After frequent disruptions in Bengaluru’s Namma Metro services, BJP’s Tejasvi Surya advised the BMRCL to conduct a deeper introspection to avoid inconvenience to the commuters. Tejasvi Surya advises ‘deeper introspection’ for Namma Metro amid disruptions In an X post, Tejasvi wrote, “I understand BMRCL has cited technical snags as the reason. It calls for deeper introspection from BMRCL management, and …

Namo Bharat's daily ridership at around 3000 in first three months, data shows
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Namo Bharat's daily ridership at around 3000 in first three months, data shows

Hindustan Times  

The Namo Bharat rapid trains, flagged off by prime minister Narendra Modi on October 20 last year, have seen an average daily ridership of around 3000 since being opened for public use on October 21, according to a report in the Indian Express. A section of the Delhi-Meerut corridor of RRTS was inaugurated on October 20, 2023, by Prime Minister …

Karnataka: First driverless metro train reaches Bengaluru, to run on Yellow Line | VIDEO
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: First driverless metro train reaches Bengaluru, to run on Yellow Line | VIDEO

India TV News  

Karnataka news: The first driverless metro train comprising six coaches from China arrived in Bengaluru today, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has crossed another milestone of success as it broke its own highest passenger journeys record which was made in September 2023. In a post on X, DMRC said, "Delhi Metro broke its …

Karnataka fixes uniform fare for taxis including Uber, Ola: Check new fares
11 months ago

Karnataka fixes uniform fare for taxis including Uber, Ola: Check new fares

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Transport Department announced new fare structure for city taxis and those operating through app-based aggregators like Uber and Ola on Saturday. As per the new order released by the department, fares for app-based cab aggregators, as well as city taxis, would be uniform. Karnataka: What's new fare structure for taxis According to the new fare structure, cabs have …

Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure
11 months ago

Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure

Hindustan Times  

After more than two years, the Karnataka transport department has revised the uniform cab fares for cab aggregators and other private services in the state. Karnataka transport department revises cab fares, brings in uniform structure According to the transport department, the minimum cab fare for up to the first four kilometers has increased to ₹100 from ₹75. Last time, the …

Growing metro network puts new areas of Bengaluru on map of desirable real estate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing metro network puts new areas of Bengaluru on map of desirable real estate

The Hindu  

For Rushank D., a marketing employee of a firm in Whitefield in east Bengaluru, proximity to the city’s metro rail stations was an important criterion while looking for a house to buy. ‘Walk to work’ Digbijay Das, Director, Valuation Services, Colliers India, said real estate development — both commercial as well as residential — is expected to be concentrated along …

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Namma Metro clocked more than 100 crore foot falls from 2012 when it was first launched, said Bengaluru Metro Transport Corporation in an announcement. Bengaluru's Namma Metro clocks 100 crore foot falls ever since its inception The first metro line in Bengaluru was launched in the year 2012 and was between Baiyappanahalli and MG Road. This is said to …

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