BMTC

As COVID second wave has abated, more Bengalureans now need bus services. But BMTC bus numbers and schedules are now even lower than pre-second wave levels.

After the collapse of two dilapidated buildings, BBMP has decided to survey such buildings across the city. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

BMTC, with 6775 buses, has one of the largest transport networks in India. Bengaluru, however, has the highest traffic congestion. And, buses can be the solution.

BMTC has been sustaining huge losses ever since COVID. What options does it have to ensure sufficient services?

With BMTC reducing its services since COVID’s onset last year, many informal sector workers are spending a lot more to access their workplaces.

Catch on news from the city this week, in our roundup.

Affordable and accessible mobility would enable greater access and connection between people, markets, services, businesses, and consumers, leading to economic revival.

Catch up on what happened in the city over the week in our roundup

City’s bus users tell government to resolve issues amicably and maintain affordable transport for the poor

While the Centre is yet to sanction the ORR-Airport Metro line, three civic groups have written to Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting a review of all transport infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. Travel needs of citizens have changed with COVID, and hence investment in transport infra also needs to change, their letter says.

A recent survey finds that even the bus stations included under the Accessible India campaign are unfriendly towards people with disabilities. Lower fares, better infrastructure and participatory planning can ensure the BMTC is equally accessible to all.

COVID has posed many barriers to senior citizens’ use of buses. A recent study indicates five measures BMTC can take to remove these barriers and ease commute for seniors again.