
Bengaluru's BMTC extends NICE road bus services, adds new routes, Rs 1,400 monthly pass, and weekend package tour
After the successful launch of its express bus services on NICE Road between Madavara and Electronics City, the
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation
(BMTC) has now added five more routes to its network.
The newly introduced express buses will run on the following routes:
Majestic – Attibele
Banashankari TTMC – Attibele
Majestic – Devanahalli
Banashankari TTMC – Devanahalli
Majestic – Nelamangala
These express services aim to improve travel time and provide better comfort for commuters in busy parts of Bengaluru.
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Monthly Pass at Rs 1,400
BMTC has also launched a new monthly bus pass priced at Rs 1,400. This pass allows unlimited travel on all ordinary services, including buses running on NICE Road. However, it does not include full access to premium services. Pass holders can still use
Vajra express buses
but must pay any toll charges separately.
New Weekend Package Tour
In another exciting update, BMTC has started a weekend package tour to the Ghati–Isha Foundation. This tour will be operated using air-conditioned buses and will cost Rs 600 per person. The fare includes all charges, and the trip will begin at 9 am with a return to Bengaluru by 7 pm.
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BMTC said the move is aimed at giving city residents better transport options both for daily commuting and short weekend getaways.
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