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Bengaluru Blue Line Metro gets new timeline, may end Rs 1,500 airport cab hassle
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:36 AM
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The Karnataka government announced a revised deadline for the Blue Line metro, aiming to reduce commuters’ reliance on costly airport taxis.
The state transport authority has released an updated schedule for the completion of Bengaluru’s Blue Line metro corridor. Officials said the revised timeline pushes the operational target forward, though the exact date was not disclosed. The move is expected to provide a faster, cheaper alternative to the current Rs 1,500 airport cab rides that many commuters endure.
Construction work on the underground sections is reportedly progressing, with major stations and tunnelling contracts already underway. The authority highlighted that once the line becomes operational, it will connect key residential and commercial hubs directly to the city’s international airport, cutting travel time significantly.
Stakeholders, including daily commuters and transport unions, welcomed the announcement, noting that a reliable metro link could alleviate traffic congestion and lower travel expenses. The government has pledged to monitor progress closely to ensure the new deadline is met.
The revised schedule also aligns with broader urban mobility plans aimed at expanding Bengaluru’s public‑transport network and reducing dependence on private vehicles.
If the timeline holds, passengers can anticipate a shift from expensive cab fares to affordable metro fares, potentially saving thousands of rupees each month.
Construction work on the underground sections is reportedly progressing, with major stations and tunnelling contracts already underway. The authority highlighted that once the line becomes operational, it will connect key residential and commercial hubs directly to the city’s international airport, cutting travel time significantly.
Stakeholders, including daily commuters and transport unions, welcomed the announcement, noting that a reliable metro link could alleviate traffic congestion and lower travel expenses. The government has pledged to monitor progress closely to ensure the new deadline is met.
The revised schedule also aligns with broader urban mobility plans aimed at expanding Bengaluru’s public‑transport network and reducing dependence on private vehicles.
If the timeline holds, passengers can anticipate a shift from expensive cab fares to affordable metro fares, potentially saving thousands of rupees each month.