BMTC’s Vayu Vajra fleet of Volvo air-conditioned buses is the most comfortable way to travel by road in Bengaluru. Painted in a distinctive red livery, these premium buses ply major IT corridors, the airport route and key arterial roads. This guide covers everything you need to know about Vayu Vajra — routes, fares, frequency, payment options and tips for daily use.

What Is Vayu Vajra?

Vayu Vajra is BMTC’s premium AC bus brand, launched in 2005 to provide comfortable, air-conditioned commute on Bengaluru’s busiest corridors. The fleet is composed of Volvo B11R and B8RLE low-floor buses with electronic destination boards, GPS-based live tracking, USB charging ports and dedicated women’s seats. Fares are roughly 1.5-2× the ordinary bus fare.

Major Vayu Vajra Routes

Popular Vayu Vajra routes include the V-500 series along Outer Ring Road, V-335 series on Old Airport Road, V-600 series on Mysuru Road, V-360 series on Bannerughatta Road and the KIA series for airport transfers.

Vayu Vajra Fare Structure

Minimum Vayu Vajra fare is ₹15 for the first 4 km, going up to ₹50-90 for end-to-end trips on long routes. Daily Volvo pass is around ₹120 and the monthly pass is around ₹2,500, both valid on all Vayu Vajra and Big-10 routes. Senior citizens get 50% off.

Airport Vayu Vajra (KIA Series)

KIA-series airport Volvo buses run 24/7 from Kempegowda Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport every 30 minutes. Fares range from ₹100 to ₹270. Luggage up to 20 kg per passenger is free.

How to Track Vayu Vajra Buses Live

Every Vayu Vajra bus has GPS live tracking enabled. Open the Namma BMTC app, tap ‘Track’ and enter the route number — you’ll see the bus’s current position, expected arrival at your stop and the next two buses behind it.

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