Poor last-mile connectivity continues to dog commuters in Bengaluru

For many metro commuters in Bengaluru, the journey begins before they reach the station and continues after they leave it. Commuters report that the journey involves walking to a bus stop, scooter rides, or expensive auto trips. One commuter traveling from Basaveshwaranagar to Banashankari reported spending roughly Rs 6,000 monthly on commuting, in addition to metro fares. Another commuter traveling from Kasturinagar to Pattanagere spent around Rs 3,960 monthly on commuting. The article notes that the time and effort needed to reach and leave the stations also matter to commuters.