BMTC to launch Volvo AC bus service between Bengaluru and Tumakuru
The BMTC has introduced a new Volvo AC bus service named 'Vajra Vistara' between Bengaluru and Tumakuru, starting May 19. This service aims to enhance public transport connectivity between the two cities with 54 trips scheduled at 20-minute intervals. The fare for the full journey is set at ₹120, with various boarding point prices starting from ₹25.
- ▪The new bus service was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- ▪The service will operate 54 trips daily at 20-minute intervals.
- ▪The fare for the full journey is ₹120, inclusive of GST and toll charges.
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The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has launched a new Volvo air-conditioned ‘Vajra Vistara’ bus service between Bengaluru and Tumakuru starting May 19, aiming to improve inter-city public transport connectivity.According to a press release by the BMTC, the corporation will initially operate 54 trips at intervals of 20 minutes between Kempegowda Bus Station in Bengaluru and Tumakuru.The route was inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the presence of Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday. The fare for the full journey has been fixed at ₹120, inclusive of GST and toll charges. The buses will halt at several points along the route, including Navarang, Govardhan Talkies, Goraguntepalya, Jalahalli Cross, T.
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