Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line: First day commuters hail 19 km ride in 32 mins as 'absolute delight'

Bengaluru’s long-awaited Yellow Line officially welcomed the public on Monday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it on Sunday. Within hours, social media was buzzing with first-day impressions, as early commuters shared their excitement over the city’s newest metro corridor.

Stretching 19.143 km, the elevated Yellow Line links RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra via Electronic City, offering a vital connection for South Bengaluru’s residents. For many, the ride was a good alternative to the city’s traffic snarls. Even with limited train frequency on its opening day, commuters praised the speed, comfort, and pollution-free journey.

According to a report by Hindustan Times, one early rider, who documented his journey in detail, described it as an “absolute delight.” Starting from RV Road at 6.30 am, he reached Bommasandra by 7.02 am, covering the entire stretch in just 32 minutes. He noted timings between major points. It took 9 to 10 minutes to reach Silk Board from RV Road, 12 minutes to reach Bommanahalli, 16 minutes for Kudlu Gate, and 18 minutes for Singasandra from RV Road.

Another commuter echoed the sentiment: “WOW! Sure, the frequency isn’t great right now, but the journey time, comfort, zero pollution, and freedom from traffic jams will impress you.”