Namma Metro
Uber Expands in Bengaluru: Launches B2B Logistics Service and Metro Ticketing Integration via ONDC
Dec 10, 2025 06:48 pm CST
Uber has launched its B2B logistics service Uber Direct in Bengaluru alongside metro ticket booking integration for Namma Metro, both powered by ONDC. The enterprise-only logistics solution allows businesses to offer seamless deliveries, while commuters can purchase QR-based metro tickets directly through the Uber app using UPI. This expansion represents Uber's commitment to building integrated digital mobility and commerce solutions, with plans to extend both services to additional Indian cities in 2026.
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro Faces Operational Challenges: Delays, Limited Trains, and Commuter Frustration
Nov 18, 2025 02:28 pm CST
Bengaluru's recently launched Yellow Line Metro is struggling with operational challenges including delayed starts, long wait times, and limited train sets. Commuters expressed frustration through a recent blockade at RV Road Station that delayed the morning service. While new trainsets from Titagarh Rail Systems are expected soon, the ambitious driverless metro corridor still falls short of meeting the city's transportation needs in its current state.
Viral Video: Man Caught Begging Inside Bengaluru Metro Train Despite Strict Prohibition
Oct 15, 2025 03:29 pm CST
A viral video captures a man begging inside a Bengaluru metro train on Monday, violating Section 59 of the Metro Railways Act. The individual, dressed in black shirt and blue jeans, solicited money from passengers until police intervention forced him to exit at Dasarahalli station. This incident highlights the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation's ongoing challenges with enforcing prohibitions against activities that disrupt passenger comfort.