User:Indiandefender2/Transport in Bangalore

Bangalore is served by the newly built Bengaluru International Airport (IATA code: BLR) which started operations from 24 May 2008. The city was earlier served by the HAL Airport which was India's fourth busiest airport.[51][52][53] Air Deccan and Kingfisher Airlines have their headquarters in Bangalore.[54]

A rapid transit system called the Namma Metro is being developed and is expected to be operational by 2011. Once completed, this will encompass a 42.3 km (26.3 mi) elevated and underground rail network comprising 41 stations.[55] Bangalore is well connected to the rest of the country through the Indian Railways. The Rajdhani Express connects the city to New Delhi, the capital of India. Bangalore is also connected by rail to most cities in Karnataka, as well as Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and other major cities in India.[56] BMTC's Volvo buses are a popular mode of commuting within Bangalore.

Three-wheeled, black and yellow auto-rickshaws, referred to as autos, are a popular form of transport.[57] They are metered and can accommodate up to three passengers. Taxi service within Bangalore is provided by several operators commonly referred to as Citi taxis which can carry up to four passengers and are usually metered and more expensive than auto-rickshaws.[57]

Buses operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) are also a means of public transport available in the city.[58] While commuters can buy tickets on boarding these buses, BMTC also provides an option of a bus pass to frequent users. BMTC also runs air-conditioned, red-coloured Volvo buses on major routes.[58] The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates 6,600 buses on 5,700 schedules, connecting Bangalore with other parts of Karnataka as well as other states.[59]

Demographics