Mini AC buses for all Namma Metro stations in Bengaluru for last-mile connectivity

September 11, 2026 admin

Mini air-conditioned (AC) buses will be deployed to areas within a 5-km radius of all metro stations. Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh made the announcement after holding a meeting with senior officials of the Transport Department, KSRTC and BMTC at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday. A release said that of the 4,500 electric buses being provided to…

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We have been urging the Centre to clear Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, says Thangam Thennarasu

February 17, 2026 admin

The Tamil Nadu government has given in-principle approval for three extension projects — Chennai airport to Kilambakkam, Koyambedu to Pattabiram, and Poonamallee to Sunguvarchathiram — and recommended them to the Union government for approval and financial assistance. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO The Tamil Nadu government has been continuously urging the Union government to approve the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said…

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