Bengaluru, May 21 -- In a major relief for air travellers, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is planning to introduce direct bus services from Kempegowda International Airport to several nearby districts and towns around Bengaluru.

At present, lakhs of passengers from different parts of Karnataka travel to Bengaluru's Majestic bus station before heading to the airport. To reduce travel inconvenience and improve connectivity, BMTC is now considering launching direct express bus services from the airport to places beyond the Bengaluru Metropolitan Area limits.

BMTC currently operates nearly 6,750 buses, including electric buses, across Bengaluru and surrounding regions. The transport corporation caters to nearly 30 to 35 la...