“I got to know about the free bus service through the newspaper. Although I have stayed in Bengaluru for many years, I have never seen the airport. I don’t travel that much, but today was a nice opportunity since the ride is free. I can visit the airport and come back,” said H.S. Parvathi, a former teacher, who was riding on the airport bus service.
Twenty-five years after the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), which at the time included Bangalore Transport Service (BTS), became a corporation and adopted the name Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), the BMTC marked the event by offering free services across the board on Monday. Passengers were thrilled by the initiative and came with their family and friends to avail the free ride. The free service covered all ordinary, AC and special Volvo buses that are run by the BMTC.
“It’s amazing to not have to drive to my workplace today. I am usually very exhausted by the time I reach my office, so it is nice to be able to relax and commute,” said Gagan, who said he had travelled by the bus for the first time.
