<p>Bengaluru: As the Namma Metro grows, last-mile connectivity remains a matter of concern for residents in far-away pockets of the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is working with various organisations, including the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Namma Yatri, and multiple electric vehicle (EV) operators, to address the issue of last-mile and first-mile connectivity.</p>.<p>Starting Monday, the BMTC is launching 12 feeder buses along the Yellow Line route, which operates between RV Road and Bommasandra. There will be two buses each to Bommasandra and Konappana Agrahara, at thirty-minute intervals. Additionally, there will be eight buses operating from Electronics City to Kodathi, on two separate routes. These will operate at intervals of 30 to 60 minutes.</p>.<p>“We have held discussions with BMRCL, the Electronics City Industries Association, and the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority to understand the requirements for feeder buses. As the number of trains on the Yellow Line grows, we will also add feeder buses as per passenger frequency,” said Ramachandran R, Managing Director, BMTC.</p>.PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on August 10 for Namma Metro Yellow Line inauguration: Check for traffic and parking curbs.<p>While the goal is to have BMTC buses accessible to all stations on the Yellow Line, designated feeder buses for each station are not a feasible option, he told <span class="italic">DH</span>. “Instead, depending on the number of commuters, we will reroute existing buses to pass through these stations. The multi-utility of our resources is important,” he added. Most stations on the route have a bus station in the vicinity.</p>.<p>Additionally, BMRCL’s Last-Mile Cell is working on bringing together different aspects of last-mile connectivity. The Cell is setting up EV charging stations across the Yellow Line by partnering with brands like Honda and Sun Mobility.</p>.<p>“This way, people can also use e-bike services to get to the station. We are prioritising EV mobility,” a senior official from the Cell told <span class="italic">DH</span>.</p>.<p>The Last-Mile Cell is also working on improving footpaths and connecting roads around metro stations.</p>.<p>“We are also working with Namma Yatri on this front. There will be auto stands on the ground, and commuters can combine metro and auto services to reach their destination,” added the official.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: As the Namma Metro grows, last-mile connectivity remains a matter of concern for residents in far-away pockets of the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is working with various organisations, including the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Namma Yatri, and multiple electric vehicle (EV) operators, to address the issue of last-mile and first-mile connectivity.</p>.<p>Starting Monday, the BMTC is launching 12 feeder buses along the Yellow Line route, which operates between RV Road and Bommasandra. There will be two buses each to Bommasandra and Konappana Agrahara, at thirty-minute intervals. Additionally, there will be eight buses operating from Electronics City to Kodathi, on two separate routes. These will operate at intervals of 30 to 60 minutes.</p>.<p>“We have held discussions with BMRCL, the Electronics City Industries Association, and the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority to understand the requirements for feeder buses. As the number of trains on the Yellow Line grows, we will also add feeder buses as per passenger frequency,” said Ramachandran R, Managing Director, BMTC.</p>.PM Modi to visit Bengaluru on August 10 for Namma Metro Yellow Line inauguration: Check for traffic and parking curbs.<p>While the goal is to have BMTC buses accessible to all stations on the Yellow Line, designated feeder buses for each station are not a feasible option, he told <span class="italic">DH</span>. “Instead, depending on the number of commuters, we will reroute existing buses to pass through these stations. The multi-utility of our resources is important,” he added. Most stations on the route have a bus station in the vicinity.</p>.<p>Additionally, BMRCL’s Last-Mile Cell is working on bringing together different aspects of last-mile connectivity. The Cell is setting up EV charging stations across the Yellow Line by partnering with brands like Honda and Sun Mobility.</p>.<p>“This way, people can also use e-bike services to get to the station. We are prioritising EV mobility,” a senior official from the Cell told <span class="italic">DH</span>.</p>.<p>The Last-Mile Cell is also working on improving footpaths and connecting roads around metro stations.</p>.<p>“We are also working with Namma Yatri on this front. There will be auto stands on the ground, and commuters can combine metro and auto services to reach their destination,” added the official.</p>