Bengaluru Airport Quietly Imposes Rs 275 Pick-Up Fee for Corporate Taxis

• Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL) introduced a Rs 275 pick-up charge for corporate taxis.
• The fee applies for the first 10 minutes at Terminal 1 departures' fifth lane, with Rs 150 for every additional 5 minutes.
• BIAL quietly rolled out the charge from December 28, despite withdrawing an earlier announcement and facing backlash.
• An online petition on Change.org against the new rules has garnered over 1,400 signatures.
• BIAL also extended free parking time at Terminal 1 arrivals (P3 and P4) from 10 to 15 minutes.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru airport quietly implemented a new pick-up fee for corporate taxis, sparking public outrage.