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Bengaluru Airport Starts Premium Pick-Up Lane With ₹275 Fee for Corporate Taxis

The soft launch follows a month of curbside rule changes after driver protests.

Overview

  • The premium access point is on the Terminal 1 departures level, with pick-ups directed to the fifth lane.
  • Corporate taxis are charged ₹275 for the first 10 minutes, with ₹150 added for every subsequent five minutes.
  • Airport officials characterized the introduction as a soft launch targeting corporate cab operators.
  • Following criticism, the free waiting time for commercial vehicles at Terminal 1 arrivals was extended to 15 minutes from December 26.
  • Drivers held a protest on December 16 near the Sadahalli toll gate, and a petition led by Hareesh Amjuri has surpassed 1,500 signatures citing difficulties for vulnerable travellers.