BUSINESS
First-person account: A 43-km Metro ride from Bengaluru's tech hub Whitefield for Rs 60
Bengaluru's Purple Line Metro now runs the entire stretch between Whitefield and Challaghatta, heralding seamless commuting on a crucial transit artery in India's IT capital.
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Bengaluru: Citizen activism & online campaigns play key role in getting Whitefield-Challaghatta Metro line operational
After much delay, the two sections were thrown open this morning to the public. Responding to public angst over the delay, the government decided upon a no-fuss, informal opening.
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Bengaluru Metro: Much-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta corridor to be operational from October 9
The entire Bengaluru Metro network will cover 72.85 km, making it the second-largest metro system in India after Delhi Metro's 350.2 km.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: Why congestion tax is unlikely to be implemented in Bengaluru anytime soon
Those opposing the levy argue that Karnataka already has one of the highest road taxes in the country. They have also expressed frustration over delays in completing the metro and the suburban rail projects, and said the development of an efficient public transport system should be prioritised over implementing such taxes.
BUSINESS
MC Explainer: What is the controversy surrounding carpooling in Bengaluru?
Bengaluru, country's tech capital, has more than 1.1 crore vehicles including 75.2 lakh two-wheelers and 22.9 lakh cars.
BUSINESS
First batch of Metro trains for Bengaluru’s Electronics City to be shipped from China on October 18: Titagarh
Electronics City Metro corridor to miss December 2023 deadline; Titagarh to supply trains from February 2024
BUSINESS
How a vehicle breakdown disrupted Bengaluru Metro's Green Line services for over 10 hours
17-tonne road-rail vehicle needed to be lifted off the Metro rail track, which was about 13 meters high, and lowered to the ground using a 250-tonne hydraulic crane.
BUSINESS
No ban on carpooling in Bengaluru, clarifies govt; transport minister to meet aggregators on Oct 3
'For the past few days, there has been a buzz on social media claiming it has been banned. No official order or notification was issued,' says Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy to Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro readies for likely launch of Whitefield-Challaghatta line on October 6
KR Pura - Whitefield Metro section to bring relief to commuters, especially techies headed to areas such as Mahadevapura, ITPB, and Kadugodi.
BUSINESS
Bus priority lane to return on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road after Metro work
Asian Development Bank is offering technical support for planning and execution of transit-oriented development and multimodal integration along the ORR-Airport Metro corridor.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro to enable private firms to recharge employees' smart cards
Five major tech parks with 3.75 lakh employees identified for enhanced feeder bus connectivity
BUSINESS
Karnataka notifies ordinance for 28% GST on real-money gaming
Karnataka is expected to generate around Rs 1,500 crore, state Commissioner for Commercial Taxes C Shikha said. The move comes ahead of the Union government's planned implementation of the tax regime from October
BUSINESS
Bengaluru’s seething tech corridor calls for timely advisories, efficient public transport
The traffic police has directed the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) to stagger office timings to curb congestion.
BUSINESS
Traffic congestion in Bengaluru's tech corridor costs $15 bn annually: Outer Ring Road Companies Association
Tech companies’ association urges state government to implement public private partnership (PPP) model on Outer Ring Road.
BUSINESS
5 reasons why Bengaluru's ORR faced unusual traffic congestion on September 27
According to the traffic police, congestion alerts on a typical Wednesday between Silk Board and Tin Factory on Outer Ring Road are at 197, but on September 27, it was a staggering 1,069.
BUSINESS
Massive traffic jam on Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road; traffic police issues advisory to IT companies
Lots of techies and other office-goers reported being stuck in traffic for nearly four hours, and even some school buses were caught in the gridlock on ORR.
BUSINESS
Brand Bengaluru hit by back-to-back bandhs, say experts
Two bandhs and one strike in two weeks disrupt country's tech hub
BUSINESS
How Bengaluru police is taking the lead in ensuring gig workers' safety
Bengaluru police have decided to come up with Standard Operating Procedures for their safety. The SOPs will cover safety training, awareness, emergency protocols, and self-defence techniques.
BUSINESS
Cab drivers’ union harasses carpooling app users in Bengaluru, calls it illegal
Quick Ride, an app that allows commuters to carpool, says it is not illegal. Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) M N Anucheth said if anyone has issues with carpooling, they should submit a representation to the transport department
BUSINESS
Bengaluru: Prototype of driverless Metro train for Electronics City revealed; trains likely to arrive from China by Oct
Yellow Line likely to be operational in Q1 2024.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru-Hyderabad Vande Bharat Express travel time likely to be 8 hours and 30 minutes
PM Modi likely to inaugurate nine Vande Bharat trains on September 24
BUSINESS
North Bengaluru turns city’s new hotspot, as infrastructure and business lead the way
The metro lines that are currently under construction link north Bengaluru to the Outer Ring Road, prompting tech companies and real-estate firms to look beyond Whitefield and Electronics City.
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Saudia Airlines to be first foreign carrier to land at Bengaluru airport's T2 on September 12
BIAL had announced plans to commence international operations at T2 on August 31 but later decided to postpone the shift, with the new date now being September 12
BUSINESS
Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses; Koramangala flyover work set to resume
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to deploy AC e-buses on tech corridors and airport routes
