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Transport In Bangalore
Transport in Bengaluru consists of several intracity commute modes such as Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, BMTC buses, Namma Metro rail services, taxis and auto rickshaws, as well as several intercity forms of transport: Government operated Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KSRTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC, other states RTC buses, Private bus operators, trains, and flights. Intracity Road Bangalore has a road network of 10,200 kilometres, with a road density (length of road per square kilometre) of 8.2 km, according to a report by Global Mobility Monitor Network. This road density is substantially lower than of that of India's capital Delhi and cited as the reason for traffic congestion in the city. Private and rental vehicles At the end of the 2018–19 financial year, Bangalore had more than 80 lakh vehicles registered in the city, the most in India after Delhi. Over 55 lakh two-wheelers (motorcycles) and 15 lakh cars together make up for close to 85 per cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengaluru
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore (List of renamed places in India#Karnataka, its official name until 1 November 2014), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of the southern States and union territories of India, Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 Census of India, 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the List of cities in India by population, third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the List of million-plus urban agglomerations in India, fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 Common Era, BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore Taxi
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore ( its official name until 1 November 2014), is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country. It is located near the center of the Deccan Plateau, at a height of above sea level. The city is known as India's "Garden City", due to its parks and greenery. Archaeological artifacts indicate that the human settlement in the region happened as early as 4000 BCE. The first mention of the name "Bengalooru" is from an old Kannada stone inscription from 890 CE found at the Nageshwara Temple. From 350 CE, it was ruled by the Western Ganga dynasty, and in the early eleventh century, the city became part of the Chola empire. In the la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Namma Metro Stations
The Namma Metro ('), also known as Bangalore Metro, is the rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore in India. Out of the operational 68 metro stations of Namma Metro as of November 2024, there are 59 elevated stations, eight underground stations and one at-grade station. The first section (on the Purple Line) of the Namma Metro system opened on 20 October 2011 between Baiyappanahalli and M.G Road. The system is operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL). On 25 March 2023, a new section of the Purple Line from Krishnarajapura to Whitefield (Kadugodi) (13.71 km) with 12 new stations was inaugurated by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. After the inauguration, the Purple Line was complete and the Namma Metro became the second longest metro system in India (76.95 km) after Delhi Metro. Each line of Namma Metro is identified by a specific color. The system uses rolling stock of standard gauge and has a combination of elevated, undergroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Namma or NAMMA may refer to * North American Maritime Ministry Association * Namma Metro, a rail system in Bengaluru * Nammu Nammu ( dENGUR = dLAGAB×ḪAL; also read Namma) was a Mesopotamian goddess regarded as a creator deity in the local theology of Eridu. It is assumed that she was associated with water. She is also well attested in connection with incantations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electric Rickshaw
Electric rickshaws (also known as electric tuk-tuks, Totos, e-rickshaws, and e-tricycles) are small three-wheeled vehicles powered by an electric battery and motor. These small electric vehicles do not require petroleum fuel like auto rickshaws but still offer greater mobility than traditional cycle rickshaws and pulled rickshaws. This has led to their popularity and use expanding in some cities since 2008. Electric rickshaws are primarily manufactured in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and China. Development of the E-Rickshaw market in India Share of production During 2020–23, the registration of e-rickshaws saw a significant increase, with around 300,000 vehicles registration in 2022–23, up from 78,700 in 2020–21. Although a host of unorganised producers dominate this segment, established manufacturers have also identified their growth opportunities and are expected to enter into the segment. Sales trends In the early 2010s, E-Rickshaws were introduced to several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taximeter
A taximeter or fare meter is a mechanical or electronic device installed in taxicabs and auto rickshaws that calculates passenger fares based on a combination of distance travelled and waiting time. Its shortened form, "taxi", is also a metonym for the hired cars that use them. History The modern taximeter was invented by Germany, German Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn in 1891, and the List of Daimler cars, Daimler Victoria—the world's first meter-equipped (and gasoline-powered) taxicab—was built by Gottlieb Daimler in 1897. Taximeters were originally mechanical and mounted outside the cab, above the driver's side front wheel. Meters were soon relocated inside the taxi, and in the 1980s electronic meters were introduced. k constant Constant expressed in pulses per kilometre which represents the number of pulses the taximeter must receive in order to correctly indicate a distance traveled of one kilometre. Functioning Taximeters, when they are installed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auto Rickshaws
An auto rickshaw is a motorized version of the pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw. Most have three wheels and do not tilt. They are known by many other terms in various countries, including three-wheeler, Adaidaita Sahu, Keke-napep, Maruwa, auto, āta, baby taxi, bajaj, bao-bao, chand gari, CNG, easy bike, jonnybee, lapa, lapa-lapa, mototaxi, pigeon, pragya, tuk-tuk, tri-shaw, tukxi, tum-tum and tempo. The auto rickshaw is a common form of transport around the world, both as a vehicle for hire and for private use. They are especially common in countries with tropical or subtropical climates since they are usually not fully enclosed, and they are found in many developing countries because they are relatively inexpensive to own and operate. There are many different auto rickshaw designs. The most common type is characterized by a sheet-metal body or open frame resting on three wheels; a canvas roof with drop-down side curtains; a small cabin at the front for the driver operating han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorcycle Taxi
A motorcycle taxi, or cart bike or bike taxi, is a licensed form of transport in some countries. The taxi typically carries one passenger, who "rides pillion" behind the motorcycle operator. Multiple passengers are common in some countries. Brazil According to some sources, motorcycle taxi service in Brazil began in 1994, in Crateús, in the state of Ceará, when an employee of the Bank of Brazil Other sources state that it started in Bauru, São Paulo, in 1996, when an unemployed biker hung a banner across the road to the city, reading "help a biker racing to 1.00 real." Today, almost all Brazilian cities have motorcycle taxi services. Recently, they have appeared in poorer and less urban areas, where young people increasingly support themselves by driving them. Typically, the fare is a flat fee, regardless of the distance traveled. However, the charge may vary according to the time of day or day of the week, or increase for distances that are greater than usual. Licensing re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangalore International Airport Limited
Kempegowda International Airport is an international airport serving Bengaluru, the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Spread over , it is located about north of the city near the suburb of Devanahalli. It is owned and operated by Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), a public–private consortium. The airport opened in May 2008 as an alternative to the increasingly congested HAL Airport, the original commercial airport serving the city. It is named after Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru. Kempegowda International Airport became Karnataka's first fully solar powered airport, developed by CleanMax Solar. The airport is the third-busiest in India, behind the airports in Delhi and Mumbai. It is the 26th busiest airport in Asia and the 54th busiest airport in the world as of 2024. In FY2024-25, the airport handled over 41.87 million passengers and of cargo. The airport offers connecting flights to all six inhabited continents, and direct flights to f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation
Karnataka, the sixth largest state in India, was ranked as the third most popular state in the country for tourism in 2014. It is home to 507 of the 3600 centrally protected monuments in India, second only to Uttar Pradesh. The State Directorate of Archaeology and Museums protects an additional 752 monuments and another 25,000 monuments are yet to receive protection. The ancient sculptured temples, modern cities, hill ranges, forests and beaches are some tourism centers. Broadly, ''tourism in Karnataka'' is divided into four geographical regions: North Karnataka, the Hill Stations, Coastal Karnataka and South Karnataka. The Karnataka government has introduced The Golden Chariot – a train which connects popular tourist destinations in the state and Goa. The Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation is the governmental body that works to promote tourism in Karnataka. North Karnataka North Karnataka has monuments that date back to the 5th century. Kannada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meru Cabs
Meru Cabs is an Indian taxi-hailing company. Founded by Neeraj Gupta in 2006, the company is headquartered in Mumbai. Since 2019, the company has been owned by Mahindra Group. Meru provides mobility services to individuals as well as business houses across India. Currently, Meru provides app-based transportation services like city rides, city rentals, airport transfers, and outstation travel, etc to individuals as well as corporate houses in 24 cities across India. History Neeraj Gupta founded the V-Link Group in 2000. Started as a staff transportation business, V-Link Fleet Solutions expanded its business and provided services to clients in the BPO sector. In a duration of 4 years, V-Link expanded to a fleet of 1300 vehicles. In August 2006, Maharashtra government invited tenders for running a fleet of 10,000 taxis in Mumbai in an attempt to replace the already existing black-yellow cabs (Kaali-peeli taxis). It was during this time that V-Link collaborated with venture cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
