BMTC plans audio advertisements on buses, passengers raise concern over impact on stop announcements
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to introduce audio advertisements between bus stop announcements to generate non-fare revenue. Commuters have expressed concerns that this could interfere with essential passenger information systems.
Why it matters
The move highlights the tension between public service accessibility and the commercialization of public infrastructure.
After wrapping its buses with commercial advertisements, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is now planning to introduce audio advertisements inside its buses for the first time, a move aimed at generating additional non-fare revenue.
The article balances the corporation's financial goals with the concerns raised by the public.
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