BMTC plans business class drive to airport

BMTC plans business class drive to airport
TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: After stepping forward to provide luxury bus facilities to ferry passengers from the city to the international airport in Devanahalli, the BMTC is now toying with the idea of introducing ‘super taxis’.
The BMTC will either buy or hire 50 vehicles — read high-end cars — to make passengers’ journey pleasant and effortless.
Here’s how it works: passengers will have to call the BMTC control room to hire a vehicle, which will then drop them to the nearest Vajra bus, which will head towards the airport.
Since the buses won’t cover all city areas, these super taxis will bridge the gap.
With 40 buses plying on this route continuously, this additional service will help passengers who are scheduled to board international flights, which usually leave at night.
“Passenger safety is ensured as this service is being provided by the government. The fare will be 50% lesser than the normal taxi rate, inclusive of the bus fare. The idea is to minimize fuel expenses and make the passenger feel safe,’’ said BMTC managing director Upendra Tripathy.
BMTC is in talks with a software firm to link these super taxis and buses with GPS facilities. Tripathy added limousines will be bought as and when the demand arises.