The BMTC monthly pass is the single best-value product for regular bus commuters in Bengaluru. For a flat fee, you get unlimited rides on the covered bus classes for 30 days — and if you take more than 15-20 rides a month, the pass pays for itself. This guide covers BMTC monthly pass prices, how to buy online and offline, who is eligible for which pass, and how to decide if a pass is worth it for your travel pattern.

BMTC Monthly Pass Prices

• Ordinary Monthly Pass: ₹1,050 — unlimited non-AC buses.
• Volvo + Big-10 Monthly Pass: ₹2,500 — unlimited AC and Big-10.
• Student Monthly Pass (Ordinary): ₹525.
• Student Monthly Pass (Volvo): ₹1,500.
• Senior Citizen Monthly Pass: ₹350.
• Person with Disability Pass: Free.

How to Buy a Monthly Pass

Two ways: online via the Namma BMTC app or BMTC portal, and offline at any BMTC pass counter (Kempegowda, Shanthinagara, Shivajinagara, KR Market, Yeshwanthpur).

Online Purchase (Recommended)

1. Download and open the Namma BMTC app.
2. Tap ‘Buy Pass’ → ‘Monthly Pass’.
3. Choose pass type.
4. Enter your name, phone, photo and ID proof.
5. Pay via UPI, debit or credit card.
6. Pass appears as QR code in the app — show to conductor when boarding.

Is the Monthly Pass Worth It?

Quick break-even: ordinary monthly pass ₹1,050, average ordinary ride ₹15, break-even at 70 rides/month — about 3-4 rides per workday. If you commute to work and back plus a few weekend trips, the pass easily pays for itself.

Student and Senior Citizen Passes

Students get 50% off the ordinary monthly pass (₹525) — outstanding deal for college students. Senior citizens (60+) get the ordinary pass for ₹350 — a 67% discount.

Tips for Pass Holders

• Activate on the first day of the month to get the full 30 days.
• Enable auto-renew so you don’t forget.
• Carry a photo ID when using the pass.
• If your phone dies, a paper printout of the QR code works as backup.

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