BRTC shuttle bus service launched at Dhaka airport

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has launched a shuttle bus service at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to provide baggage service to incoming passengers.

The bus service was inaugurated on Wednesday by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader.

Two buses will operate from the airport to the airport railway station and bus station.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Mohammad Faruk Khan, along with senior officials from the relevant ministries, were present at the event.

During the inauguration, Obaidul Quader said the shuttle bus service will make the journey easier for passengers.

BRTC Chairman Md Tajul Islam said two buses will operate from the airport to Jasimuddin Road in Uttara. "This will reduce transportation difficulties for passengers."

The bus service was launched for passengers immediately after the inauguration.

The buses will start from Airport Terminal 2 and travel through the airport roundabout, Jasimuddin Road, Airport Railway Station, and Airport Terminal 3, then return to Airport Terminal 2 via the roundabout.

Although the service is starting with two buses, the BRTC plans to increase the number of buses later.

The organization stated that this bus service has been launched at the airport to facilitate the travel and luggage transportation of expatriates, domestic and foreign tourists and general passengers.

The air-conditioned buses have ample luggage transport facilities, security systems, free Wi-Fi, and special boarding and alighting arrangements for the elderly and people with special needs.

The BRTC also mentioned that these two special shuttle buses were initially prepared with the BRTC's own technical expertise at the integrated central repair factory in Gazipur.