Metro works are progressing fast, while BMTC is adding more buses. All in all, the scene looks bright on paper. Here is a round up of mobility issues of Bengaluru in 2017.
A residents’ group in Benson Town is fearing displacement, as Metro surveys land to change the alignment again. BMRC has not explored options to avoid displacement in the original alignment.
BMRC has been silent for months, even as citizens questioned the rationale behind the change of Cantonment metro station location. The silence continues and many questions remain, and a residents’ group has now got involved.
Is Metro in Bengaluru reaching a saturation point? Demands for increased frequency of trains, along with increased number of footfalls, seem to suggest the same. Can BMRCL act on the demands?
Did you know that if you live or rent a premise in the corridor of Metro Phase-II and next phases, you could avail many compensations when the land acquisition goes on and the construction work
A recent meeting of various stakeholder groups arrived at a decision in favour of the Metro project on ORR. Akshatha M looks at the various deliberations that went on behind the scenes.
Last mile connectivity is still a problem for many commuters using the Metro. This 14-year-old wants BMRCL to allow people to carry cycles into the Metro, as it could help ease the problem.
Late night public transport options in Bangalore are few. What are the impediments that BMTC faces in introducing adequate late night services? Read on!
What expectation has BMRCL set for the expansion of Peenya to Nagasandra stretch? What are the hurdles that are pulling Metro back from its journey towards profitability? Read on.