As Bengaluru bid farewell to 2025 and welcomed 2026 with grand street celebrations, the entire city hit the roads in festive fervor.

This massive turnout proved highly profitable for BMTC, which recorded record-level revenue and passenger numbers, starting the new year on a strong financial note.New Year Bumper Revenue.Anarkali Kurti for Women Rayon Traditional Ankle Length Kurta with 3/4 Sleeves Floral Foil Print Casual Ethnic Wear Dress

On Wednesday night (New Year's Eve, December 31, 2025), BMTC earned an additional ₹10 lakh in revenue from special services alone during the celebrations.

Earlier, from December 25 to 28, holiday periods had led to an estimated revenue dip of around ₹60 lakh.However, the year-end festivities on this single day played a key role in offsetting BMTC's losses.Indian Stock Markets 2026 - NSE & BSE Remain Open on Day 1!?

Like Namma Metro, BMTC buses saw tremendous response from the public.Approximately over 1 lakh additional passengers used BMTC services for New Year travel, particularly relying on buses to return home from prime hotspots like MG Road, Brigade Road, and Indiranagar.

Official reports confirm total revenue of ₹5.48 crore on December 31 with 35.66 lakh passengers overall, while special late-night services contributed ~₹10 lakh extra.Also Read:Meesho Shares Hit Lower Circuit: Why the E-commerce Giant is Seeing a 21% Slump Post-Listing!?