The Namma BMTC app is the official mobile application of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation. Available on both Android and iOS, the app puts live bus tracking, route search, e-ticketing, pass purchase and complaint registration in your pocket. This guide walks through every feature of the Namma BMTC app and how to get the most out of it for your daily commute.

How to Download

Search ‘Namma BMTC’ on the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS). The app is free and rated 4.0+. Make sure you download the official app published by BMTC.

Key Features

• Live Bus Tracking: Real-time GPS position of any BMTC bus.
• Route Search: Search by route number, origin or destination.
• Stop-wise Arrival Times: ETA for next 3 buses at any stop.
• E-Ticketing: Buy single-ride tickets via UPI.
• Bus Pass Purchase: Buy daily, weekly and monthly passes.
• Trip Planner: Multi-bus itineraries with total fare and time.
• Complaints & Feedback
• Fare Calculator

How to Track a Bus Live

Open the app, tap ‘Track Bus’ and enter the route number (e.g. ‘KBS-3C’ or ‘G-3’). The app shows all buses currently running that route on a map with their direction, last stop and ETA at the next stop.

How to Buy a Pass

Tap ‘Buy Pass’ on the home screen, choose pass type, enter your details and pay via UPI. The pass appears as a QR code in the app — show this QR to the conductor when boarding.

Trip Planner

Enter your origin and destination — the app suggests up to three itineraries combining BMTC buses, Namma Metro and walking. Each itinerary shows total time, fare, number of transfers and live ETAs.

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