Bengaluru: The iconic Kempegowda Bus Station at Majestic is set for a complete demolition and reconstruction as part of a ₹1,500-crore redevelopment plan aimed at transforming Bengaluru’s busiest transit hub into an integrated, future-ready interchange zone. Officials confirmed that both the KSRTC and BMTC bus stations will be razed to make way for a modern multi-modal complex combining bus, rail, metro and suburban rail connectivity under a public-private partnership (PPP) model.

KSRTC appoints consultant to prepare redevelopment blueprint

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has appointed Gurugram-based Resurgent India Ltd as the consultancy firm for the project. The appointment was made on November 14 at a consultancy cost of ₹6.5 crore.

The agency will prepare a detailed redevelopment plan, conduct land-use analysis, evaluate traffic movement, and outline the commercial potential for private investment. The report is expected by the end of January and will subsequently be placed before the state Cabinet for approval.

KSRTC officials said they plan to invite tenders to select a private developer in the second half of 2025, once the Cabinet clears the proposal.

32-acre bus hub to be fully rebuilt

According to officials, the existing BMTC and KSRTC terminals — spread over 32 acres — will be demolished and the area redeveloped into a modern multi-storey transit hub with commercial towers, retail spaces and improved passenger amenities.

KSRTC Managing Director Akram Pasha confirmed the redevelopment plan and its scale.
“It’s still in the planning stage. The modalities will be finalised in the coming months,” he said, adding that the estimated project cost stands at around ₹1,500 crore.

A senior KSRTC official said the new facility will be designed as a “futuristic transport hub” that eliminates the long-standing issues of crowding, congestion and inadequate interchange facilities.

Seamless links to metro, railway and suburban rail

A key focus of the redevelopment is the seamless integration of all forms of public transport at Majestic — a location already hosting the city’s largest metro interchange and the KSR Bengaluru railway station.

Officials said the proposed design includes direct links between:

  • KSRTC terminal
  • BMTC terminal
  • KSR Bengaluru railway station
  • Majestic metro station
  • Upcoming suburban rail interchange

The plan includes new concourses connecting these hubs internally, eliminating the need for passengers to use the current subways that are often congested and poorly maintained.

The consultant will conduct a technical feasibility study to determine how best to implement these integration points.

Private player to build and monetise commercial space

The entire redevelopment will be executed through a PPP model, under which the selected private developer will fund the project and share revenue with KSRTC and BMTC.

“The private player will invest in the project and share revenue with us as per a mutually agreed formula. We will not be investing anything,” a senior official said.

Officials also said the project will be executed in phases to minimise disturbances to daily bus operations, given the enormous footfall at the hub.

One of India’s busiest transit points

The Majestic bus stations form one of India’s largest public transport intersections. Daily operational numbers underline the urgency for redevelopment:

  • KSRTC bus station sees a footfall of nearly 80,000 passengers per day
  • BMTC bus station handles about 5 lakh passengers daily
  • A total of 11,150 buses operate from the combined hub
    • KSRTC: 2,660 buses
    • Other state RTCs: 283 buses
    • BMTC: 8,200 buses

Built in 1969 on the dried Dharmambudhi lakebed, the bus station has served as the city’s primary inter-city and intra-city transit point for over five decades.

Before its construction, Bengaluru had no centralised bus terminal; buses stopped at Tulasi Thota on Thotada Chatrappa Road to pick up and drop off passengers.

Metro’s expansion plans in the Majestic zone

Namma Metro, which operates the city’s largest metro station at Majestic over a 31,920-sq.m area, also plans major commercial development in the zone. Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) intends to build over one million sq.m of commercial space and set up its largest parking facility as part of its long-term plan for the Majestic interchange.

Metro officials believe the redevelopment of the bus stations will complement their own commercial and infrastructure expansion in the area.

Conclusion

The ₹1,500-crore transformation of the Majestic hub marks one of Bengaluru’s most ambitious urban redevelopment projects. By integrating bus, rail, metro and suburban services and adding large-scale commercial infrastructure, officials expect the project to redefine public transport connectivity at the heart of the city. Once completed, the historic bus station — a symbol of Bengaluru’s growth for over 55 years — will be replaced by a state-of-the-art transport and commercial ecosystem designed for the city’s future mobility needs.