BMTC launches express services in Bengaluru, new temple tour packages
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced new limited stop express services starting June 21 to five high-demand destinations — Attibele, Devanahalli, Harohalli, and Nelamangala from key locations such as Kempegowda Bus Stand and Banashankari TTMC.
'These services will operate with a total of 48 schedules and 348 daily trips, running at intervals of 20 to 30 minutes. To encourage regular commuters, BMTC has introduced an 'Express Ordinary Services Monthly Pass' priced at ₹1,500 (excluding toll), now available digitally via the Tummoc app,' Mr. Reddy said.
Spiritual tourism package
BMTC has expanded its spiritual tourism offerings with the launch of a new weekend and holiday-only package tour titled 'Ghati Isha Foundation'. This AC bus tour starts from Kempegowda Bus Station at 9 a.m. and includes visits to Nelamangala Anjaneya Swamy temple, Ghati Subrahmanya temple, Jnana Teertha Linga, and the Isha Foundation, with lunch arranged en route. The day-long tour concludes at 7 p.m. and is priced at ₹600 per person.
Additionally, two more premium package services — Isha Foundation-1A and 1B — will commence from Banashankari TTMC and Central Silk Board, respectively.
'These tours include visits to Bhoga Nandeeshwara temple, Kanive Basavanna temple, Sir M. Visvesvaraya's museum and samadhi, Rangasthala Ranganatha temple, and Isha Foundation, with fares ranging from ₹700 to ₹750,' Mr. Reddy said.
₹1.5 crore in group insurance
BMTC distributed ₹1.5 crore in group insurance payouts to the families of employees who died in accidents. This follows the launch of the Group Insurance Scheme on February 19, 2024, which provides ₹50 lakh for accidental death, and ₹10 lakh for other causes.
'So far, ₹8.2 crore has been disbursed to 82 families of those who died of natural causes, and ₹3.5 crore to seven accident victims' families. The total payout under the scheme stands at ₹11.7 crore,' Mr. Reddy explained.
BMTC operates over 62,000 trips daily across Bengaluru with a fleet of 6,897 buses, including 1,425 electric vehicles.
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