CFAM Newsletter #47 (8 Sept 2023)

Sep 08, 2023

Updates of the week

BMTC discontinues late-night surge pricing in local buses at Bengaluru

Earlier increased the fare for night buses due to low occupancy. However, the Shakti scheme applies to women around the clock.

Govt seeks to collect fees on traffic-congested roads in IT hub

Based on public feedback from the Brand Bengaluru program

Metro's Whitefield-Challaghatta corridor to commence operations after September 15

Officials said the final finishing work is progressing at Benniganahalli station, and will be able to commence operations after CMRS's nod

95% private vehicle users willing to shift to Metro, survey shows

People spend at least 60 minutes to travel a distance of 10k. Survey explores interest of 3855 respondents to Metro and feeder buses during peak hours

Double Decker buses to be back on Bengaluru’s roads

These buses will be run on routes that are safe for the bus and passengers, especially on ORR

KSRTC to expand fleet to 10,000 by March 25

The free bus travel for women has brought a sense of urgency to the fleet expansion

Govt set to ban private vehicles on Nandi Hills

This is part of the tourism department's plan to develop Nandi hills as 1-day tourism destination in next 6-8 months with electric buses instead

CFAM Corner

OoruLabs podcast #30 | Is there remedy for citizen complaints?

Suryaprakash from Daksh Legal puts on a systems thinking hat to help us navigate the problems in judicial and non-judicial remedial landscape for civic apathy and low trust in our society. In a freewheeling discussion we look our ability to seek relief in the current political, bureaucratic and judicial system and our ability to seek relief in the appropriate forum.

Bicycle Network of Namma Bengaluru!

Our comprehensive map now encompasses all the aforementioned routes, and we have gone the extra mile by identifying key bicycle repair stores in various neighborhoods, along with the provision of cycle parking infrastructure details.

Take a ride and validate these networks. For more information, kindly direct your inquiries to councilforactivemobility@gmail.com. We anticipate your involvement in this as we aim to foster a greener and more sustainable future for Bengaluru. Together, let's pedal towards progress!

Click here to view the map.