Archive · 26 Sep 2025
BMTC's NICE Road Service Brings in Significant Revenue
Imagine a bus company in Bengaluru, BMTC, started using a new road called NICE Road.
This new bus service has become very popular!
Many people, especially those working in IT, are using it because it's quicker and saves them money on tolls.
Each month, lots of people use this bus service.
The service brings in a lot of money every month.
These buses go to places like Electronic City and other important areas.
The BMTC is making a lot more money than before, because more people are using the new buses.
They have even added more routes to meet the growing demand.
BMTC launched a bus service via NICE Road on December 23, 2023.
The service has become popular with IT professionals.
Monthly ridership averages 3.5 lakh passengers.
BMTC earns a monthly revenue of ₹1.46 crore from this service.
Per-kilometer earnings have more than doubled since the service launched.
- Who
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC)
- What
- Successful operation of bus services via the NICE Road, generating high ridership and revenue.
- When
- Launched on December 23, 2023, with revenue data from July 2024 to August 2025.
- Where
- NICE Road in Bengaluru, with routes to Electronic City and other areas.
- Why
- To provide faster and more convenient travel options, reduce travel time, and save on toll charges for commuters, especially IT professionals.
- Service Launch Date
- December 23, 2023
- Monthly Passengers
- 3.5 lakh
- Monthly Revenue
- ₹1.46 crore
- Buses Operating
- More than 60
- Daily Trips
- 294
- Destinations
- Electronic City, Wipro Gate, and others
- Revenue (July 2024 - August 2025)
- ₹17.13 crore
- Average Daily Earnings
- ₹4.89 lakh