New bus route launched for passenger convenience

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has introduced a new bus route to enhance commuter convenience. The route will connect Majestic to Kittanahalli on the city’s outskirts, providing easier access to neighborhoods along Magadi Road.

The new route aims to benefit passengers travelling through the Kittanahalli area, including residents of nearby localities. The bus service will operate via Kempegowda Bus Station, Kamakshipalya, Sunkadkatte, Kaddabgere Cross, and the popular township route to Kittanahalli.

Route number: 245-J 

Start date: From May 15

Bus schedule: Kempegowda Bus Station departures: 7:50 AM, 8:20 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:20 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:50 AM, 11:20 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:15 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 4:50 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:00 PM 

Kittanahalli departures: 6:15 AM, 6:45 AM, 7:50 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:35 AM, 10:10 AM, 11:10 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 3:05 PM, 3:35 PM, 4:25 PM, 4:40 PM, 5:30 PM, 5:45 PM, 6:55 PM, 8:50 PM

Transport Minister Ramalingareddy has stressed the importance of discipline among bus drivers to prevent accidents caused by reckless or inattentive driving. Speaking during the distribution of appointment orders to BMTC employees, he stated, “The number of government bus accidents has increased recently. We need to control this. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against drivers involved in negligence or accidents.”

He further clarified, “Not all accidents are due to driver negligence—sometimes other vehicles cause collisions, which are beyond the driver’s control. However, when accidents are caused due to driver negligence, disciplinary measures must be implemented. Otherwise, such incidents will be dismissed as mere accidents, leading to a lax attitude among drivers.”