A Bengaluru resident, who took a ride on the city’s newly-launched yellow line, has shared their experience of “gliding above the chaos of traffic”. They claimed that they covered a distance of 19.14 km in just 32 minutes and suggested people take a break from personal vehicles and “switch to public transport”.
Bengaluru Metro: 19.143 km in just 32 minutes
The resident, who uses the social media account “Bangalore Metro Updates”, said that they were “eagerly waiting” for this day and wrapped up their “first ride” on the yellow line.
“I’ve been so eagerly waiting for this day, and wrapped up my first ride on the Yellow Line — it was an absolute delight!” the Bengaluru resident said, adding, “Covered 19.143 km in just 32 minutes, all while gliding above the chaos of traffic at Jayanagar, BTM, Silk Board, and Bommanahalli without a clue about the traffic jams below.”
The resident further added that they have noted arrival times for each station so as to give a clear idea of how long it takes from one point to another.
From driverless metro to minimum fare of Rs 10
As per the timings shared by the social media user, the metro took just one minute for some stations. The average time is two minutes for most of the 16 stations, where trains will operate from 5 am to 11 pm daily. The yellow line will also have three driverless trains running at an interval of 25 minutes, and the fares will start at Rs 10 and can go as high as Rs 90.
1. RV Road 6:30 am
2. Ragigudda 6:32
3. Jayadeva Hospital 6:35
4. BTM Layout 6:36/37
5. Central Silk Board 6:40
6. Bommanahalli 6:42
7. Hongasandra 6:44
8. Kudlu Gate 6:46
9. Singasandra 6:48
10. Hosa Road 6:50
11. Beratena Agrahara 6:52
12. Electronic City 6:54
13. Konappana Agrahara 6:56
14. Huskur Road 6:58
15. Hebbagodi 6:59
16. Bommasandra 7:02 am
I’ve been so eagerly waiting for this day, and wrapped up my first ride on the #YellowLine — it was an absolute delight! 🚇 Covered 19.143 km in just 32 minutes, all while gliding above the chaos of traffic at Jayanagar, BTM, Silk Board, and Bommanahalli without a clue about the… pic.twitter.com/i4mHE3ENBu
— Bangalore Metro Updates (@WF_Watcher) August 11, 2025
Internet asks, ‘Did it stop at all stations?’
One social media user asked, “Did it stop at all stations?”
“The only thing that we need is MORE TRAINS! Currently, there are only 3 trains operating at a 25-minute frequency. We need to increase the trains, otherwise, it will get super crowded!” another shared his concern.
A third said, “Amazing! Too excited! The yellow line has many notables – Driverless metro, decongestion on a critical corridor, RV road interchange. Once all trainsets are received, ridership could hit 13-14 lakhs per day? Next steps – phased opening on Pink Line and Blue Line in 2026!”
“It’s great, but the only challenge for now is the parking in some stations,” joined yet another social media user.
Bengaluru Metro
After completing work on the Yellow Line, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is now focusing on the Pink Line. The 7.5-kilometre elevated stretch, linking Tavarekere to Kalena Agrahara along Bannerghatta Road, is scheduled to open by March 2026. On the other hand, the 13.76-kilometre underground stretch, which will be the city’s longest, is expected to be ready by September 2026. It will connect Dairy Circle to Nagavara via MG Road, Shivajinagar, and Tannery Road.
BMRCL is also working on the Blue Line, which will form a 58.19-km metro link between Silk Board Junction and Kempegowda International Airport via KR Pura. The Silk Board–KR Pura section (19.75 km) is part of Phase 2A, while KR Pura–Airport (38.44 km) comes under Phase 2B. As of June 30, 2025, construction on the Blue Line had achieved 52.5% physical progress and 55.89% financial progress.
Phase 3’s foundation was laid by PM Modi on Sunday, and it will feature two elevated corridors known collectively as the Orange Line. Covering 44.65 kilometres, it will run from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kadabagere and from Hosahalli to Magadi Road. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 15,611 crore, is in the advanced stages of land acquisition, with construction likely to start before the end of this year.
For the Red Line under Phase 3A, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which shares ownership of Namma Metro with the state, has sent back the Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the state government for a cost review under its benchmarking rules. This 36.58-kilometre corridor will connect Sarjapur to Hebbal via the Central Business District at an estimated cost of Rs 28,405 crore.