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Bengaluru's Blue Line promises cheaper airport rides, but Tamil Nadu's stone transport ban poses a hurdle; check latest update

Bengaluru blue line news: Restrictions imposed by Tamil Nadu on stone transportation have significantly affected construction projects in Bengaluru. Contractors executing the Namma Metro Blue Line are experiencing material shortages, which are delaying works. The ban has also led to substantial price increases for construction materials due to limited supply…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Bengaluru’s Rs 1,500 airport cab rides could soon get cheaper as Blue Line takes shape: Check operation timeline, route and other details

Bengaluru is set to introduce the Namma Metro Blue Line, connecting the city with Kempegowda International Airport. The project is expected to be completed in phases, with the Hebbal-KIA section targeted for September 2027. Passengers will benefit from lower airport transport costs and reduced dependence on taxis. Additionally, the line…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Bengaluru Namma Metro services disrupted for emergency maintenance on MG Road on Sunday morning

Namma Metro services disrupted due to maintenance, causing inconvenience to commuters; normal services resumed after an hour.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

Families, groups to benefit as Bengaluru Metro to extend QR ticketing to multiple passengers soon

BMRCL to soon allow one mobile QR ticket to accommodate multiple people, providing convenience to families and groups. Namma Metro smart cards and QR-based tickets offer 5% discount on fare. Commuters urge BMRCL and BMTC to establish unified ticketing system for seamless travel.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Has the full operation of Bengaluru’s Metro Purple Line helped improve Bengaluru’s transport system?

The newly-opened 43.49 km stretch of the Namma Metro has had a significant positive impact on Bengaluru’s traffic scenario, but there are several more issues to be sorted.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents

Bengaluru has witnessed a mixed response to the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers on September 26 over the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today: International flight operations begin at KIA Terminal 2, and more

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Unserved by metro, vast Bengaluru stretches desperately need feeder buses

Linking the last-mile is often the Achilles heel of the city’s mobility. In these unserved areas, this glaring connectivity gap extends to several miles. Struggling to maintain its existing fleet of about 6,300 buses, is the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) prepared to deploy enough shuttle buses with requisite staff…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Bengaluru Metro conducts load testing on Open Web Girder with sandbags to simulate full passenger capacity

BMRCL begins load test of Open Web Girder (OWG) between Baiyappanahalli and Benniganahalli metro stations in Bengaluru to ensure structural stability of OWG

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

To park or not to park at Namma Metro stations

Parking spaces at Bengaluru’s metro stations offer little comfort to commuter: some are ill-lit, others pothole-ridden, which gets worse during the rains

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2022