The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association called for a bandh in Bangalore on September 11, 2023. The union representing 32 unions held the strike and did not operate any private transport facilities. In view of this bandh, the government and concerned authorities took the decision to operate more metros and more buses for passengers. Anil Kumble was seen taking a bus from the airport.
Legendary Cricketer Anil Kumble Travelled By A BMTC Bus To Reach Home
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, the former Indian cricketer shared a picture of his trip back to his home from the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on a BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation) bus.
BMTC trip back home today from the airport. pic.twitter.com/jUTfHk1HrE
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) September 11, 2023
Thousands and lakhs of private transporters joined the bandh and neither operated vehicles nor provided facilities to commuters and daily passengers. On the day of this much-talked-about strike, Anil Kumble took a trip on the BMTC bus. His gesture of opting for public transportation in between the probable chances of traffic disruptions and issues is gaining everyone’s attention. He took an AC Volvo bus from the Bengaluru airport to reach his home, according to a report by LiveMint.
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Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation talked about running an extra 500 buses from the crucial bus stations of the Karnataka capital, according to a report by MoneyControl. With this, there are 100 Vayu Vajra trips to reach the Bengaluru airport.
Netizens Are So Happy To See The Spinner Using Public Transportation
It is not a usual sight to see celebrities opting for public buses, metros, taxis, or other transportation in India. Celebs often get mobbed by their fans and followers in such instances. In a country where cricket and cricketers are dominating everyone’s hearts, seeing a former cricketer on a bus is surely a rare sight.
Internet users are appreciating and lauding his gesture to take local transportation. Many even thanked him for choosing a bus to reach home from the airport and supporting public transportation.
Here’s how Netizens are reacting to this photo shared by Anil Kumble!
Those people in the bus will be lucky to get your autograph and a selfie! :)
— Shilpa (@shilpa_cn) September 11, 2023
So simple and down to earth Kumble Sir ❤️
— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) September 11, 2023
Please stop by Anil Kumble circle sir 😁
— Maharaj Patil (@IamViruLover) September 11, 2023
Even Anil Kumble takes the BMTC but IT guys no!
— djay (@djaywalebabu) September 11, 2023
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Nickname is Jumbo yet normal and down to earth personality 🙌🏻
— Sindhi Chhokro (@Piyush_seerwani) September 11, 2023
Best way to travel to the airport is by BMTC! 👍
— ThirdEye (@3rdEyeDude) September 11, 2023
What are your views about the cricketer’s decision to take a BMTC bus?
Cover Image Courtesy: X (formerly Twitter)/ Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
First Published: September 11, 2023 6:35 PM