Following several complaints, BMTC launches crackdown on buses making unofficial stops on Nagawara flyover

Following numerous complaints, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has initiated a crackdown on buses stopping unofficially on the Nagawara and Veeranapalya flyovers near Manyata Tech Park. For months, BMTC buses had been making these unauthorized stops to pick up and drop off tech professionals commuting to and from the tech park campus.

The practice posed significant safety hazards and contributed to severe traffic congestion, forcing passengers to traverse narrow, unprotected areas adjacent to fast-moving traffic.

The sudden stops also resulted in traffic bottlenecks that extended for over two kilometers, affecting thousands of commuters daily. During rainy conditions, the flooding at the base of the flyovers and service roads further amplified risks for stranded passengers and service vehicles. A tech professional, Radha S., highlighted the worsened conditions during rainfall, stating that the situation had improved after complaints were lodged, with BMTC buses no longer stopping on the flyover ramps.

In response to the mounting safety concerns and complaints, BMTC instructed drivers to refrain from stopping on the flyover approaches and instead use designated bus stops. The corporation's officials emphasized that Sarathi teams were investigating the issue, and violators would face consequences for repeating the mistake. However, commuters like Manoj Kumar called for a more permanent solution, suggesting that buses could be allowed to enter the Manyata Tech Park campus through one ramp and exit via another, thereby eliminating the need for stops on the flyover.

This proposed arrangement could enhance passenger safety, alleviate congestion on the flyover approaches, and provide a more convenient transit option for employees.