3,000 more buses, wider footpaths planned to boost Bengaluru public transport: Maheshwar Rao
Bengaluru officials plan to add 3,000 buses and improve pedestrian infrastructure to boost public transport usage. The initiative also includes long-term urban drainage planning and heat shelter development to address climate-related disruptions.
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Bengaluru is aiming to add nearly 3,000 buses to its public transport network while improving footpaths and pedestrian access to encourage more people to use public transport, Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao said on Thursday.
Speaking at the Mobility Symposium 2026, hosted by MoveInSync, Mr. Rao said: “Increasing the number of buses on the road and creating better walking infrastructure were among the city’s key mobility priorities. Most important is to increase the number of buses on the road. We are aiming to bring closer to 3,000 more buses in the city.”
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