Public Transport

Public Transport

Bangalore boasts an extensive and diverse public transport system. Ordinary city buses are typically white and blue, with those featuring black display boards serving inner-city routes and red board buses covering long-distance routes to suburbs. The red Volvo buses, known as Vajra, are air-conditioned and highly recommended for tourists due to their comfort. Ordinary buses display route numbers in English, while destinations and routes are listed in Kannada. Bus maps and route information are available on the service company's website as well as at major bus terminals like Kempegowda Bus Stand (Majestic) and Shivajinagar. Be aware that bus services become less frequent after 10:30pm, and buses can be very crowded during the rush hour between 5pm and 7pm on weekdays. Many buses have reserved seats for women. A daily bus pass allows unlimited travel on all buses except Vajra routes. Given Bangalore’s challenging traffic conditions, with frequent lane discipline issues and continuous use of horns, using public transport is often more practical than driving.

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