Infosys pushes employees to adopt Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line to dodge gridlock

Bengaluru’s newly inaugurated Yellow Line metro has found an early corporate champion in Infosys, which is urging its employees to swap road commutes for the "efficient" rail corridor to curb traffic congestion. According to a TOI report, the IT giant circulated an internal email highlighting the benefits of the metro, particularly during peak hours, while detailing seamless last-mile connectivity for staff.

The 19.143 km elevated line, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, opened to the public on Monday, linking RV Road in Jayanagar to Bommasandra via Electronic City.

Infosys has positioned itself as a key beneficiary with feeder shuttles, operated by ELCITA, synchronised to train arrivals to ferry employees between Konappana Agrahara Station and its satellite offices. A dedicated skywalk from the station also leads directly to the Infosys Metro Plaza, where ID checks grant access to the campus.

While TOI reported that Infosys did not respond to its queries, the company’s push aligns with broader enthusiasm for the metro’s potential to ease Bengaluru’s notorious traffic. Early riders took to social media to praise the line’s speed and comfort, though some flagged teething issues. “Had to wait over 30 minutes for the next train, already crowded during non-peak hours. More trains are urgently needed,” one commuter remarked. Another reported a 15-minute delay before switching transport but vowed to retry the service.