Beat traffic: Infosys urges staff to take new Bengaluru's Metro Yellow Line for smoother commute to Electronics City
has encouraged its employees to use the new Yellow Line to help reduce traffic congestion. In an internal email, the IT services firm recommended this traffic-free commute, especially during peak hours, calling the line 'efficient'.
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The email said ELCITA-operated feeder shuttles will connect Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara Station to Infosys satellite offices in Electronics City and other locations. These shuttles are scheduled to align with train arrivals during peak hours.
When TOI reached out to Infosys, the company didn't respond till the time of going to press.
A skywalk from the station exit leads directly to Infosys Metro Plaza, where employees must show ID cards to enter the campus.
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