Free Aqua Line feeder buses to run in Bandra Kurla Complex every Friday in July
Commuters using the Aqua Line (Metro Line 3) to travel to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be able to use free feeder bus services within the business district every Friday in July, beginning July 4, 2026. The new initiative aims to strengthen last-mile connectivity and encourage the use of public transport for those working in or visiting the commercial hub.
The service was announced jointly by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (MMRC), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), WRI India, and BKCMoves. The launch marks the observance of 'Public Transport Day' at the BKC Metro Station.
Private bus operator Cityflo will run the complimentary circular feeder buses, which will depart from Entry/Exit A1 and A2 of the BKC Metro Station. The route will connect the metro station with major commercial and office destinations across BKC, including Jio World Plaza, One BKC, Jetvan MMRDA, Kalanagar, BDB Gate 7, the ICICI Bus Stop, and Crescenzo.
BKC is one of Mumbai's largest employment centres, drawing thousands of daily commuters. Metro Line 3 connects the business hub to Aarey JVLR in the north and Cuffe Parade in south Mumbai. It also provides interchanges with Metro Line 1 at Marol Naka, several suburban railway stations including CSMT, Churchgate, Dadar, Grant Road, Mahalaxmi, and Mahim, and offers direct pedestrian access to Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Organisers stated that the Public Transport Day initiative is designed to promote integrated mobility solutions, improve first- and last-mile connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions by encouraging commuters to shift from private vehicles to public transport.
Alongside the free Friday service, Cityflo has introduced a Corporate Pass programme for companies in BKC. This programme allows employers to provide employees access to its bus network on a pay-per-use basis instead of maintaining dedicated staff transport services. Employees can reserve seats via the Cityflo mobile application, and organisations can customize the fare subsidy.
Cityflo currently operates around 100 buses serving BKC from various residential catchments across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with plans to add another 50 buses as demand increases.
