500c crowds thinning due to new flyovers?

silkboard - 5-APR-2012

This is more of a hunch, based on observation during last two weeks. But as I commute into the city from Whitefield everyday, and get to see crowded 500c buses (Vajra) at around the same time everyday at Marathalli, I get this feeling that the 500c crowds have thinned a bit.

How far can Rs.2/- take you?

pathykv - 29-MAR-2012

How far can Rs.2/- go?

In these days is Rs. Two worth anything?

If you want to get into a BMTC bus and get down at the next stop it costs Rs.4.

A cup of coffee or tea costs anything above Rs.8.

Auto fare is min. Rs. 20 and Metro Rs.10.

The way out for Indian Railways?

murali772 - 19-MAR-2012

Its (Indian Railways) size, and the advantages it enjoys as a monopoly, put it in a class of its own. It’s the world’s fourth largest network (in kilometres) after the US, Russia and China. It’s the envy of others, in terms of passengers and freight carried. But it is run, unlike IOC, ONGC etc, as a departmental activity.

First woman to drive the MMTS on Women's Day

Sanjeev - 8-MAR-2012

On Women’s Day, the South Central Railway has decided to harness woman power to drive a train. S Satyavathi will become the first independent woman loco pilot, when she runs out the Falaknuma-Lingampalli Mathrubhoomi Ladies Special MMTS on Thursday. Satyavathi, who joined the Railways as assistant loco pilot in 1999 at Bengaluru, was later transferred to the Secunderabad division.

New SMART Prize for New Mobility Entrepreneurs

idontspam - 8-MAR-2012

ANNOUNCING MOBI-PRIZE

Malur needs Commuter Rail badly

Sanjeev - 6-MAR-2012

Malur example shows how commuter rail will help the people

How did the BIAL runway deteriorate so fast?

murali772 - 3-MAR-2012

A full scale runway closure is a major event, and for a runway to be closed for "maintenance" implies serious repairs. Serious repairs on a spanking new runway, at a new airport which has commenced operations less than four years ago, clearly implies something extra-ordinary.

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BMTC route changes in the recent month

ss87 - 22-FEB-2012

In collaboration with the Bangalore Traffic police, following changes have been made in BMTC routes in Bangalore city

Diversion 1: Netkallapa circle, Basavanagudi

Major Trains to stop at all Suburb Stations in Bangalore.

srinivasgtl - 20-FEB-2012

Dear Friends,

Minibus that BMTC needs for local shuttles?

silkboard - 6-FEB-2012

Some of us think that operating local shuttles as the last mile / local connect option will help bring more people from deeper areas to the trunk routes, and thus make public transport better. However, BMTC folks don't find local shuttles to be viable. One reason given for un-viability is minibus design.