Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 15:04 IST BMTC will operate special buses throughout the day, aligning time with fair’s schedule. Buses will run from 8am to 8pm, allowing visitors to plan at any point throughout the day. By linking metro stations directly to the Chitra Santhe venue, BMTC aims to reduce reliance on private vehicles, ease congestion in central Bengaluru. (Image: X) With thousands of visitors expected to throng central Bengaluru for Chitra Santhe, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has announced special metro feeder bus services to help people reach the venue smoothly on Sunday, January 4. The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and easing last-mile connectivity for visitors attending one of the city’s largest annual cultural events. Chitra Santhe, organised by the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, will be held along Kumara Krupa Road from 8 am to 8 pm. Now in its 23rd edition, the one-day art fair brings together artists, collectors and art lovers from across Karnataka and other parts of the country, turning a long stretch of central Bengaluru into a pedestrian-only …