Bengaluru Residents Celebrate Launch Of BMTC Feeder Link To Kaggadasapura
The city’s transport authority has launched a metro feeder bus service connecting S.V. Road metro station to Kaggadasapura via DRDO and Bagmane Tech Park. The move, implemented on July 19, follows nearly a year of persistent advocacy by residents of the C.V. Raman Nagar constituency who demanded affordable and reliable last-mile connectivity to the metro network. The new route, numbered 314 A/1, currently operates during peak morning and evening hours.
The launch was met with visible enthusiasm on the ground, with residents welcoming the bus with garlands, sweets, and traditional rituals. The celebratory mood was not merely symbolic—it reflected relief after months of costly auto rides, inadequate alternatives, and long commutes. Several working professionals and elderly commuters residing along the Kaggadasapura Main Road and near Bagmane Tech Park stand to benefit from this route. For many, this new feeder line marks not just a transport upgrade but a step toward reclaiming accessible public space in a city long dominated by private vehicles and erratic last-mile options. The campaign for this service had humble beginnings in October 2023, when residents identified a critical gap in connectivity between the metro and their neighbourhood. Earlier attempts by the transport department, including a feeder line introduced in late 2023, had bypassed Kaggadasapura altogether. A new push began in earnest after infrastructure works on the main road were completed.
Residents coordinated a formal signature campaign, collecting support from over 400 individuals and numerous housing associations. They personally submitted this appeal to senior transport officials in April 2025, triggering a route survey and assessment. Officials eventually agreed to the new service with the caveat that the route would terminate at S.V. Road metro station instead of the previously preferred Baiyappanahalli, citing operational efficiency. Even so, the bus route now passes key urban nodes like Thippasandra market road, DRDO quarters, and Bagmane Tech Park, providing not just metro access but intracity movement for daily commuters. During launch day, one resident even rode the full loop while spreading word about the new service to bystanders—an example of how local engagement can bridge policy execution with community awareness.
Public transit is often treated as a technical or logistical exercise, but this case shows it is deeply human. When residents participate meaningfully in shaping urban infrastructure, solutions tend to be not only more inclusive but also more sustainable. Bengaluru’s growing network of metro feeder services will likely determine the city’s ability to reduce carbon emissions, discourage private vehicle use, and build equitable access to opportunity. By acknowledging and acting on citizen feedback, this feeder route represents more than a bus service—it marks progress toward a more people-centric urban future.
