Synopsis: BMRCL and BMTC have launched 6 metro feeder bus services connecting Metro stations with nearby residential and commercial areas, helping Namma Metro passengers improve first-and-last-mile connectivity.
Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in association with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has launched 6 metro feeder buses to ensure better connectivity of metro stations with the residential areas, IT parks, and business zones and assist commuters in dealing with their last-mile connectivity problems.
Bengaluru Metro connects several important parts of the city, but many commuters still depend on autos, taxis, or private vehicles to reach Metro stations. The new feeder bus services aim to bridge this gap by providing better connectivity between homes, offices, and Metro stations.
Key Metro Feeder Bus Route and Stops
One of the key metro feeder routes connects Electronic City Wipro Gate to Tin Factory (Benniganahalli Metro Station), covering major residential and commercial areas across Bengaluru’s IT corridor. The route passes through the following important locations:
- Electronic City Wipro Gate – Estimated travel benefit up to 10 minutes
- Electronic City – Estimated travel benefit up to 10 minutes
- Konappana Agrahara – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- Hosa Road – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- Haralur – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- Sarjapura Road Junction – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- Kadubeesanahalli – Estimated travel benefit up to 10 minutes
- Marathahalli Bridge Junction – Estimated travel benefit up to 10 minutes
- Doddanekundi Railway Bridge – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- Mahadevapura Junction – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
- K.R. Puram Railway Station – Estimated travel benefit up to 10 minutes
- Tin Factory (Benniganahalli Metro Station) – Estimated travel benefit 5–10 minutes
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Metro Feeder Bus Operating Timings
BMRCL has encouraged commuters to make use of these dedicated metro feeder services to improve convenient, reliable and seamless first and last-mile connectivity between metro stations and nearby areas.
Areas Expected to Benefit
How Will These Services Help Commuters?
The newly launched metro feeder services are expected to make daily commuting more convenient by connecting residential and commercial areas with Bengaluru Metro stations. The services will help commuters by:
- Reducing the need for autos and private vehicles to reach Metro stations.
- Providing affordable and reliable last-mile connectivity.
- Making daily travel easier for office-goers and regular Metro users.
- Improving access to Bengaluru’s major IT and residential corridors.
- Encouraging greater use of public transport across the city.
What Happens Next?
BMRCL and BMTC will monitor commuter response and service demand after the launch of these feeder buses. Based on passenger requirements, additional routes and service improvements may be introduced in the future to further strengthen Bengaluru’s public transport network.
