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Record loss in FY19 raises doubts about BMTC’s futureGovt has rejected its proposal for an 18% hike in fare; utility hoping for state subsidy to bail it out.30 May, 2019, 11.24 AM IST- 48% of BMTC users hold a pass: SurveyBMTC’s recent survey of 5 lakh passengers revealed that about 48% of the people who use BMTC services are pass-holders. The remaining 52% b...24 Jan, 2019, 11.04 AM IST
- BMTC plans to offer a bouquet of bus passesBMTC official, who was part of the meeting that suggested changes in the commuter pass system, said the transport utility was also planning...27 Dec, 2018, 10.31 AM IST
- Two years on, commuters continue to suffer as BMTC squats on real-time dataTwo years on, commuters continue to suffer as BMTC squats on real-time data, refusing to share it on its platforms.14 Dec, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
- When is the next bus? Look at digital screen above youThe Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has started installing digital screens as part of its passenger information system ...03 Dec, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
- Fewer BMTC buses likely during non-peak hoursBy converting two working shifts per bus to one general shift, the cash-strapped operator hopes to minimise the cost of manpower.22 Oct, 2018, 11.23 AM IST
- BMTC cancels 2,000 bus routes to reduce lossesOfficial data show that the transport utility has cut down about 6,143 schedules (full-day bus operation) and 2,253 routes from April to Ju...06 Aug, 2018, 03.06 PM IST
- Now, commuters in Bengaluru can reserve seats on BMTC busesThe subject of allowing advance booking had come up during a recent interactive meeting between IT companies, BMTC, the transport departmen...18 Jul, 2018, 05.23 PM IST
- BMTC hopes a uniform blue-&-white colour will restore its original identityThe blue-and-white colour code will apply to nearly 6,000 ordinary buses, while the air-conditioned buses (Vajra and Vayu Vajra services) w...26 Jun, 2018, 11.12 AM IST
- After facing technical hurdles, BMTC turns to 'closed-loop smart card'While a closed-loop card can be used only for BMTC services, an open-ended card helps its holder to use it across services such as BMTC, KS...25 Jun, 2018, 11.03 AM IST
- BMTC to display real-time data on buses at stationsThe transport utility, Ponnuraj said, has worked out a formula where the service provider will not only instal display boards but also shar...21 Dec, 2017, 01.39 PM IST
- BMTC to set up free clinics at Majestic, Yesvantpur bus terminalsWhile the BMTC has provided space to set up the facilities, the health department will run the clinics under the National Urban Health Miss...27 Nov, 2017, 11.17 AM IST
- BMTC buses to have panic buttons & tracking systemsTara Krishnaswamy, member of Citizens for Bengaluru, suggested that the corporation sensitise its staff to handle complaints of harassment ...18 Oct, 2017, 10.50 AM IST
- Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation wants more demand for airport busesThe BMTC wants its Vayu Vajra service to replace cabs as the preferred means of transport to the airport, which is around 40km from the cit...11 May, 2017, 10.43 AM IST
- BMTC to cut bus fares in rivalry with Ola and UberFor successive stages, the fares are likely to remain the same as now.Also, BMTC may not introduce any reductions to the day and monthly pa...03 Apr, 2017, 10.48 AM IST
- What ails BMTC and what it must do to drive Bengaluru's futureBengalureans may have a litany of woes against the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation but there is no denying that the public tra...24 Feb, 2017, 11.13 AM IST
- BMTC bid to cut loss: Happy hours on buses in BengaluruBMTC's gross revenue from premier bus services (ticket fare and commercials) stood at Rs 199 crore in the eight months from April 2016.19 Jan, 2017, 12.04 PM IST
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