Bengaluru
Bengaluru, India’s tech capital offers its residents public transport options
Bengaluru, India’s tech capital offers its residents public transport options, including city buses (BMTC), metro rail (BMRCL), suburban rail to the airport (Southwestern Railway), and the under-construction commuter rail (K-RIDE). Additionally, auto-rickshaws, taxis, and ride- hailing apps offer last-mile connectivity through cabs, and two- and three-wheeler services.
89%
of roads connected through bus network
42L
Daily ridership on bus networks
7.5L
Daily ridership on metro network
Key characteristics of priority neighborhood selection
In Bangalore, we are prioritising 10 neighborhoods with varied characteristics to capture
diverse challenges and needs. Factors we are examining include:
Public Space Infrastructure
Walkability, lighting, CCTVs, public transport
infrastructure, and overall safety.
Access to Public Transport
Availability and proximity of buses, metro, and
suburban rail.
Shared Mobility Options
Accessibility of auto-rickshaws, taxis, and other last
mile connectivity services.
Proximity to Key Destinations
Schools, workplaces, markets, leisure and
healthcare facilities.
Women-Dominated Job Clusters
Mobility needs of women working in industries
such as textiles or domestic work.
Gender Disparities in Work Force Participation
The urban labor force participation rate in Karnataka reflects stark gender disparities:
Source: Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023-24
Mapping Civil Society Engagement
A mapping of civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in Bangalore reveals the following
18
Organisations working on women’s safety and empowerment
29
Organisations focused on road safety and inclusivity:
08
Organisations working only on mobility
00
Organisations at the intersection of the above
These numbers indicate a gap and lack of awareness in addressing women’s mobility and safety concerns holistically, underscoring the need for integrated efforts.
Existing Government Initiatives
Bengaluru has made significant strides in gender-responsive transport through initiatives such as:
Shakti Scheme
Free bus travel for women and transgenders belonging to all domiciles across Karnataka.
Pink Sarathi
BMTC’s women’s patrol for enhancing safety.
Workforce Reservations
Recruitment of women in the BMRCL workforce.
Safety Islands
Designated safe zones by Bengaluru City Police.
KSP App
Digital platform for public safety and citizen engagement.