As Bengaluru prepares for the long-awaited opening of the Namma Metro Yellow Line, planners are already focusing on a familiar pain point for commuters: last-mile connectivity. To address this, BMTC has
set up and realigned bus stops near key stations along the Yellow Line corridor, ensuring smoother transitions between bus and metro when services begin in August 2025.
The Yellow Line, running between RV Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra, is expected to significantly ease travel for commuters heading to Electronic City and surrounding employment hubs. With thousands expected to rely on feeder buses daily, the focus has been on making sure bus stops are close enough to metro stations to avoid long walks, unsafe crossings, or confusing detours.
Joint Planning Between Metro and BMTC
According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, the new bus stop arrangements are the result of joint route inspections carried out by BMRCL and BMTC officials. These inspections mapped passenger movement patterns and identified locations where existing bus stops were either too far from metro stations or poorly aligned with station exits.
Based on this exercise, new bus stops have been created, while some older ones have been shifted to fall within a 100-metre radius of metro stations wherever possible. The idea is simple but crucial: when commuters step out of a metro station, a BMTC bus stop should be visible and accessible without confusion.
Where New Bus Stops Have Been Added
New BMTC bus stops have been established near several Yellow Line stations to directly serve metro passengers. These include Biocon Hebbagodi, Beratena Agrahara, Singasandra, Hongasandra, Central Silk Board, and RV Road. These areas are expected to see heavy footfall once metro services begin, especially from office-goers and daily commuters travelling between South Bengaluru and Electronic City.
By placing bus stops close to station entry and exit points, authorities hope to reduce dependence on autos and cabs, which often clog surrounding roads during peak hours.
Stations Where Bus Stops Were Relocated
At some stations, existing bus stops were found to be inconveniently placed. As a result, BMTC has relocated stops near Electronic City, Hosa Road, and Ragigudda metro stations. These changes are meant to shorten walking distances and improve safety, particularly during early morning and late evening hours.
Officials involved in the planning say relocation was prioritised at stations expected to handle high interchange traffic between buses and the metro.
Stations Already Well Connected
Not all stations required changes. At several locations, bus stops were already within the desired 100-metre range. These include Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout, Bommanahalli, Kudlu Gate, and Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara stations.
For commuters using these stations, bus-metro transfers are already relatively seamless, and no major infrastructure changes were needed.
Space Constraints at Two Stations
However, not every station could be accommodated fully. Due to space limitations and road design constraints, bus stops could not be relocated closer to Huskur Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra metro stations. Officials acknowledged the issue and said alternatives are being examined, though no immediate solution has been announced.
These stations may continue to rely on slightly longer walking distances or existing bus stop locations until road widening or redesign becomes feasible.
Why This Matters for Daily Commuters
For Bengaluru’s commuters, last-mile connectivity often determines whether public transport is usable or not. Even a 300 to 400 metre walk, especially across traffic-heavy junctions, can discourage people from using the metro regularly. By ensuring bus stops are within 100 metres of stations, authorities are attempting to remove one of the biggest friction points in daily travel.
The Yellow Line is particularly critical because it connects major residential zones with Electronic City, one of Bengaluru’s largest employment clusters. Efficient bus connectivity could reduce private vehicle use on Hosur Road and nearby stretches, easing congestion over time.
What Commuters Can Expect Next
Namma Metro officials have urged passengers to make full use of the improved bus connectivity once Yellow Line services begin. While specific BMTC route numbers and schedules are expected to be announced closer to the launch, the groundwork for integration between buses and metro is already being laid.
As August 2025 approaches, commuters can expect more updates on feeder routes, service frequency, and station access points, all aimed at making the Yellow Line not just operational, but genuinely usable for everyday travel in Bengaluru.
