BMTC Launches 7 Express Routes & Tour Packages in Bengaluru

Rapid Summary

• BMTC has introduced seven new express services, including two routes with air-conditioned buses.
• six of the express services start from Kempegowda Bus Stand (KBS) and travel to Bidadi, anekal, Doddaballapur, Dabaspet, and Hoskote. Another service connects Hebbal to Central Silk Board.
• Two new tour packages named “Divya Darshana 5” and “Divya Darshana 6” will operate on weekends and public holidays:

– Divya Darshana 5: covers several temples across locations near bengaluru starting from Central Silk Board at 9 a.m., ends at 7:30 p.m., costing ₹500 for adults and ₹375 for children.- Divya Darshana 6: Visits temples starting at KBS at 9 a.m., returning by 7:30 p.m., priced similarly to Divya Darshana 5’s package.

Route Details & Fares (₹):

1. KBS → Bidadi | Fare ₹45 | Frequency ~25 mins | Trips/day =54
2. KBS → Anekal | Fare ₹58 | Frequency ~25 mins | Trips/day =64
3. KBS → Doddaballapur | Fare ₹65 | Frequency ~30 mins | Trips/day =54
4. KBS → Dabaspet | Fare ₹72|freq h<-> tighter hrs freqable-/avality; Directive/>.