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The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will operate special metro-feeder bus services on January 4, 2026, for the Chitra Santhe art fair in Bengaluru. These buses will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., connecting key transit points like Kempegowda Bus Station and Mantri Mall Metro Station to Vidhana Soudha, near the event venue. The flat fare will be ₹15 to encourage public transport use and reduce traffic congestion. The Chitra Santhe, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with an environment-focused theme, will feature over 1,500 artists from across India.

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Bengaluru Gears Up for Chitra Santhe: BMTC Announces Special Bus Services for Art Fair

Bengaluru, December 31, 2025 – The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to facilitate easy and affordable access to the highly anticipated Chitra Santhe art fair on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with the introduction of special metro-feeder bus services.

Recognizing the large crowds expected at the annual event, the BMTC will operate these dedicated bus routes between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The services will connect key transit hubs like Kempegowda Bus Station and Mantri Mall Metro Station directly to Vidhana Soudha, which is conveniently located near the Chitra Santhe venue. A flat fare of just ₹15 will be charged, an initiative aimed at promoting the use of public transport and mitigating traffic congestion around the city center during the art fair.

Specifically, four buses will run every 10 minutes from both Kempegowda Bus Station and Mantri Mall Metro Station to Vidhana Soudha, with routes passing through Central Talkies, Anandarao Circle and Shivananda Stores.

This year’s Chitra Santhe, inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will showcase the talents of over 1,500 artists from 22 States and four Union Territories, with a strong focus on environmental themes. Last year’s festival saw a turnout of over five lakh visitors.

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