The buses will be available at a flat fare of ₹15, aimed at encouraging the use of public transport and reducing traffic congestion in and around the Chitra Santhe venue. File photo.
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To facilitate smooth and affordable travel for visitors attending Chitra Santhe, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will operate special metro-feeder bus services on Sunday (January 4, 2026).
According to a press release issued by BMTC, the special services will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the day of the annual art fair, which attracts thousands of visitors to the city. The buses will be available at a flat fare of ₹15, aimed at encouraging the use of public transport and reducing traffic congestion in and around the event venue.
The special services will connect key transit points to Vidhana Soudha, close to the Chitra Santhe venue. Four buses will operate every 10 minutes from Kempegowda Bus Station to Vidhana Soudha via Central Talkies, Anandarao Circle and Shivananda Stores. Similarly, four buses will run every 10 minutes from Mantri Mall Metro Station to Vidhana Soudha, passing through Anandarao Circle and Shivananda Stores.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the Chitra Santhe, with this year’s theme focusing on environment. More than 1,500 artists from 22 States and four Union Territories are set to participate. In 2025, about 1,500 artists from 20 States showcased and sold their works at the festival, which was estimated to have attracted a footfall of over five lakh visitors.
Published – December 31, 2025 04:52 pm IST
