Express bus services extended to five new routes in Bengaluru
The newly introduced express services will now operate on the following routes: Majestic–Attibele, Banashankari TTMC–Attibele, Majestic–Devanahalli, Banashankari TTMC–Devanahalli and Majestic–Nelamangala.
BMTC has also rolled out a monthly pass priced at Rs 1,400. This allows unlimited travel on all ordinary services, including those on NICE Road. While it does not fully cover premium services, pass holders can still access Vajra express buses by paying applicable toll charges separately.
Further, BMTC has introduced a new weekend package tour. The Ghati–Isha Foundation tour will operate with air-conditioned buses. The all-inclusive fare is fixed at Rs 600 per passenger. The tour begins at 9am and concludes with a return to Bengaluru by 7pm.
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Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy flagging off BMTC's new express services in Bengaluru on Friday
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