KSRTC launches direct Flybus service to Davanagere from KIAL
Introduces free Nandini snack kits for passengers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday launched a new direct Flybus service connecting Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with Davanagere.
The service was launched at Terminal 2 of KIA by the Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy. Alongside, he also flagged off the distribution of complimentary Nandini snack kits for Flybus passengers.
Speaking at the event, the Minister recalled that the first Flybus service from Bengaluru Airport to Mysuru was introduced in August 2013 during his previous tenure as Transport Minister.
“The Flybus service has since been extended to Madikeri and Kundapura, and today, we are proud to connect Davanagere directly to the airport. Promoting public transport and encouraging people to rely more on it remains our top priority,” he said.
He also highlighted that KSRTC recently received the Government of India’s Excellence Award for its “Dhwani Spandana” initiative implemented in Mysuru city.
The newly launched Bengaluru–Davanagere Flybus will operate two daily services in each direction. Buses from Kempegowda International Airport will depart at 12:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., reaching Davanagere at 5:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
From Davanagere, services will depart at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., arriving at the airport at 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The route will cover Satellite Town Ring Road, Doddaballapura Bypass, Dabaspet, Tumakuru Bypass, and Chitradurga Bypass before reaching Davanagere, with pick-up and drop points provided at Tumakuru and Chitradurga.
The fare for passengers traveling from Bengaluru Airport has been fixed at ₹400 to Tumakuru, ₹980 to Chitradurga, and ₹1,250 to Davanagere.
Currently, KSRTC operates a total of 13 Flybus routes covering Mysuru, Madikeri, Kundapura, and now Davanagere, with 44 daily trips spanning over 10,240 km and serving an average of 1,050 passengers each day.
KSRTC also announced that from November 15 onwards, all Flybus passengers will receive complimentary Nandini snack kits sourced from the KMF. Each kit will include a water bottle, flavored milk, cookies (sweet and spicy), a cake, and a Kodubale packet.
The Flybus service is a direct intercity service introduced by the state-run transport corporation in 2013, connecting Bengaluru airport with various cities across the state.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
