Commuters frustrated as Namma Metro’s Yellow Line set to open without adequate trains
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-delayed Yellow Line of Namma Metro on August 10, commuters say the launch appears symbolic, with limited benefits for daily travellers owing to inadequate trains.
The 19.15-km stretch, connecting R.V. Road and Bommasandra in South Bengaluru, will see trains running only every 25 minutes initially, a gap that many say will make the service nearly unusable during peak hours.
“I was hopeful that once the Yellow Line opened, I could stop depending on my bike to commute to Electronics City. But with trains every 25 minutes and the expected crowd, this is going to be a nightmare,” said Murlidhar K.M., a resident of BTM Layout.
Kavya Kumari, who lives near Bommanahalli, said: “This looks like another case of ribbon-cutting culture. If the full-fledged service won’t start until next year, what is the use? Public transport should prioritise public need, not political events.”
