100 New BMTC Buses Launched – Know features and Specifications

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently unveiled 100 new BMTC buses at a Vidhana Soudha event, with plans to roll out an additional 840 buses in phases to improve public transportation for the city’s working-class.

On September 12, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated 100 new buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), boosting the city’s public transit system. These buses will serve multiple routes across Bengaluru.

BMTC is set to modernize its entire fleet with 840 new buses by March 2025, backed by a ₹336 crore investment from the Karnataka government.

While the corporation has recently focused on expanding its electric bus fleet, the new BMTC buses are diesel-powered BS-6 models. These new buses, however, are much cleaner than the older BS-4 ones, cutting nitrogen oxide emissions by 90%, hydrocarbons by 70%, and particulate matter by 50%.

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New BMTC Buses Provided by Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland has secured the contract to supply 840 new buses for BMTC. Initially, Tata Motors was awarded the tender in October 2022.

However, due to technical issues, the tender was later canceled and reassigned to Ashok Leyland.

The new BMTC buses are 11 meters in length and can accommodate 41 passengers. The buses are also equipped with air suspension for passenger comfort.

Although diesel powered, these new BMTC buses are much cleaner than the older BS-4 ones, cutting nitrogen oxide emissions by 90%, hydrocarbons by 70%, and particulate matter by 50%.

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Specifications and Features

The new BMTC buses come packed with advanced features including:

• Three surveillance cameras for enhanced security
• LED display boards for real-time updates
• Voice announcement systems for clear communication
• Panic buttons for emergencies
• A fire detection and alarm system
• Vehicle location tracking system for monitoring
• Stop buttons for convenience
• Air suspension for a smooth ride
• On-board diagnostics-2 for streamlined maintenance

840 Buses to Strengthen BMTC Fleet by March 2025

On X, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the launch of 100 new BMTC buses during an event hosted by the Transport Department at Vidhana Soudha.

He also highlighted that an additional 840 buses will be introduced in stages, aimed at improving daily commutes for the working-class population. With the city’s growing population, these new buses are set to enhance BMTC’s services significantly.

ವಿಧಾನಸೌಧ ಆವರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಿದ್ದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ 100 ನೂತನ ಬಿಎಂಟಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆಗೊಳಿಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದೆ.

ಇಂದು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರದ ಜನತೆಯ ಅನುಕೂಲಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಮೊದಲ ಹಂತದಲ್ಲಿ 100 ನೂತನ ಬಿಎಂಟಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ಲೋಕಾರ್ಪಣೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಒಟ್ಟು 840 ನೂತನ‌ ಬಸ್‌ಗಳು ಬಿಎಂಟಿಸಿ ಗೆ ಸೇರಲಿವೆ.

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— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) September 12, 2024