{
  "id": 18499895,
  "title": "KSRTC introduces city-wide bus pick-up points for the first time to ease CBD area congestion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ksrtc-introduces-city-wide-bus-pick-up-points-for-the-first-time-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:50:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/ksrtc-introduces-city-wide-bus-pick-up-points-for-the-first-time-to-ease-cbd-area-congestion/article71674352.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced designated bus pick-up points across 15 locations in Bengaluru to alleviate congestion at the Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) and Majestic area during Deepavali festive season. Located primarily in the Central Business District (CBD), these pick-up points aim to ease the challenges faced by commuters as they gather at the terminal to board buses. The KSRTC's strategy involves arranging buses from various city locations from Friday, November 6, allowing passengers to board services closer to their homes instead of traveling to a central terminal. This initiative is expected to reduce the number of buses entering Majestic and ease pressure on the surrounding road network. Passengers can now book their tickets by selecting the pick-up point most convenient for them. The corporation has also increased its special bus services across Karnataka during the Deepavali holidays, with over 2,000 special buses operating on November 6 and 7 to various destinations.",
  "summary": "Move aims to reduce congestion in the Central Business District and provide passengers with boarding facilities closer to their neighbourhoods.",
  "key_points": [
    "KSRTC introduces 15 bus pick-up points in Bengaluru CBD.",
    "Points aim to ease congestion at Kempegowda Bus Station.",
    "Special buses increase to 2,000 during Deepavali holidays."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}