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.
On record
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."
Filed as "Abandoned (services reversed back to old terminus)" and dated to Opened early 2010s, this entry sits under the "Approx ₹37 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- An air-conditioned terminal the buses have collectively agreed to skip.
- Ticket counters staffed by expectation more than personnel.
- A food court awaiting the footfall the feasibility study promised.
- Buses picking up, as ever, from the old stand a kilometre away.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“Its progress is best observed on a geological timescale.”— 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
“Visited twice, a year apart, to check whether anything had changed. Bring water, shade and low expectations.”
“Heard the story from an auto driver and went to see for myself. The pigeons have made better use of it than the public.”
“Came for a photo and left with several questions. It stands as proof that money can be spent standing still.”
