On record
Built on six acres to divert hundreds of bus services away from the overcrowded Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) in central Bengaluru, the Peenya terminal instead caused KSRTC to lose about ₹12 crore within just six months of shifting services there, because its remote location discouraged ridership. KSRTC was forced to reverse course and move the services back to Majestic, leaving the newly built terminal functioning far below its intended capacity.
The official record states: "KSRTC officials attributed the losses directly to the terminal's distance from the city center discouraging passengers, and moved services back to reduce ongoing financial losses."
“Thirty-seven crore to move the buses out of Majestic; KSRTC lost ₹12 crore in six months and moved them back.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/poor-planning-turns-peenya-bus-2050018
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/rs-12-cr-loss-six-2114503
Visitor reviews Satire
“Thirty-seven crore and six acres to move services out of Majestic, and KSRTC lost twelve crore in six months doing it.”
“The passengers refused to come this far out, so the buses went back to Majestic and the terminal kept the bays.”
“Sat in the waiting hall at Peenya with a full complement of empty seats.”
