Bengaluru: To strengthen last-mile connectivity for metro commuters, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has introduced and relocated bus stops closer to 10 metro stations along the Purple and Green lines following joint field inspections with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and the city traffic police.

The decision comes after repeated commuter feedback that several BMTC bus stops were located too far from metro station entrances, making intermodal transfers inconvenient, especially for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and daily office-goers. The revised stop locations came into effect from February 5.

Officials said the relocation exercise is aimed at reducing walking distance between bus and metro services and improving the overall public transport experience in the city.

Joint inspections led to changes

Transport authorities said the new bus stop placements were finalised after on-ground inspections conducted jointly by BMTC, BMRCL and traffic police teams. The teams studied pedestrian movement, road width, traffic flow and safety aspects before approving the new points.

At several stations, passengers earlier had to walk well beyond 100 metres or cross busy junctions to access bus services. The new arrangements place bus stops near specific metro entrances wherever feasible.

Where space constraints or traffic engineering limitations prevented new stops, existing arrangements have been retained.

List of metro stations with revised bus stops

New or shifted bus stops have been provided near the following metro stations, with location-specific directions for passenger convenience:

Trinity (Purple Line):
A stop has been added near the ‘B’ entrance, opposite Hotel Oberoi, for passengers travelling from MG Road towards Halasuru.

Hoodi (Purple Line):
A stop is now available near the ‘B’ entrance, opposite D’Mart, for passengers moving from Seetharamapalya towards Garudacharpalya.

Manjunathanagar (Green Line):
A stop has been placed below the metro station near the ‘A’ entrance for services heading from Chikkabidarakallu towards Nagasandra.

Peenya (Green Line):
One stop has been set up opposite the station on the service road for passengers travelling from Goraguntepalya towards Peenya Industrial Area.
Another stop is available below the station near the ‘B’ entrance for buses heading in the reverse direction.

Lalbagh (Green Line):
A stop has been added next to the station near the ‘B’ entrance for passengers travelling from South End Circle towards National College.

South End Circle (Green Line):
A stop has been positioned before the station near the ‘A’ entrance for passengers going from Lalbagh towards Jayanagar.

Multiple-entry stations get dual stops

At metro stations with multiple entry and exit points, BMTC has added more than one stop to serve both directions of travel.

JP Nagar:
One stop opposite the station near the ‘C’ entrance for buses from Banashankari towards Yelachenahalli.
Another below the station near the ‘D’ entrance for the reverse direction.

Konanakunte Cross:
A stop near the ‘A’ entrance (pillar number 147) for buses from Doddakallasandra towards Yelachenahalli.
Another near the ‘B’ entrance (pillar number 148) for buses from Yelachenahalli towards Doddakallasandra.

Vajarahalli:
One stop below the station near the ‘B’ entrance for services from Thalaghattapura towards Doddakallasandra.
Another near the ‘A’ entrance for buses in the opposite direction.

Thalaghattapura:
A stop near the ‘B’ entrance for passengers travelling from Silk Institute towards Vajarahalli.
Another below the station near the ‘A’ entrance for the reverse route.

Other stations already covered

BMRCL said that at all other metro stations across the network, BMTC bus stops are already available within about 100 metres of station entrances. In certain locations, however, additional stops could not be introduced due to lack of road space, traffic safety concerns or junction design constraints.

Officials indicated that further micro-adjustments may be taken up in phases based on commuter feedback and traffic studies.

Airport connectivity strengthened

Authorities also confirmed that Vayu Vajra airport bus services are now better integrated with metro access points. Dedicated Vayu Vajra bus stops have been provided at metro stations along the airport bus corridors.

This enables passengers travelling to Kempegowda International Airport to board or alight airport buses directly at metro stations, improving multimodal connectivity and reducing transfer hassle.

Conclusion

The relocation of bus stops near key metro stations marks a coordinated push to improve seamless public transport usage in the city. With closer interchange points between BMTC and metro services, officials expect higher ridership, shorter transfer times and better last-mile convenience for daily commuters.