Smarter Solutions,
Seamless Mobility.

Welcome to Baghirathi – where innovation meets reliability in transportation. From employee mobility to school bus fleet management, we ensure seamless, safe, and sustainable travel solutions for clients across Bangalore. Experience the future of transportation with us.

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The Butterfly

The butterfly is the symbol of change, soul, creativity, freedom, joy, luck and colour. Their power is transformation - they represent the element of air, quickly changing and always on the move.

Transport Solutions Built Around You

Whether it's getting students to school on time or moving your workforce efficiently — we tailor our services to your exact needs.

Enterprise

Enterprise Mobility

Institutional

Institutional Mobility

Outbound

Outbound

Trusted by Leading Organisations

From top corporates to leading schools — Baghirathi is the transport partner of choice across Bangalore.

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Our Commitment to the Planet & People

From reducing emissions to empowering our communities — here's what we're doing right now.

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🌱 Environment

Toxic to Thriving

Transforming the Cyanide Dumps of KGF

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⚽ Community Sponsorship

Football Summer Camp, KGF

Powered by High Grounds Football Club

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Our Story

2 Decades of Moving Bangalore Forward

Founded in 2003, we have spent over 20 years building a reputation for reliability and trust. Our journey started with a single vehicle and a simple goal: to make professional transport safe, seamless and comfortable for everyone. Today, we’ve grown to a fleet of over a thousand vehicles but that same commitment remains at the heart of everything we do.

As we look to the future, we are using new technology to make every trip even smoother and more reliable. This tech-first approach helps us save time while keeping our focus exactly where it belongs—on your safety and security. From the start of the journey to the very end, we are committed to making sure every ride is seamless, efficient, and completely secure.

Our Journey

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Our Mission

To be an Integral Part of People's Journey as the most Reliable, Secure & Comfortable mobility partner.

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Our Vision

To create a sustainable, digitized mobility solutions company with equal opportunities – while we listen, learn & explore.

Meet the Team

Founding Team
Neil Michael Joseph

Neil Michael Joseph

Founder

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Mahesh Hariharan

Mahesh Hariharan

Founder

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Leadership Team
Ram Pattath

Ram Pattath

CEO
Anil Bucha

Anil Bucha

CFO
Gururaj

Gururaj

Chief Cost Controller
Naveen Kumar B

Naveen Kumar B

Head - IT
Devraj R S

Devraj R S

Head - HR
Joseph I

Joseph I

Head - Asset
Cmdr. Vinod Kumar

Cmdr. Vinod Kumar

Head - Learning & Development
Our Services

Innovative Fleet Solutions for Every Need

From corporate campuses to school corridors and open-road journeys — Baghirathi delivers precision-managed mobility across every segment, with safety and reliability at every turn.

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Enterprise Mobility

Door-to-desk workforce mobility for corporates, IT parks, and business campuses. We take care of the entire journey, ensuring your employees are moved securely from the moment they leave home. By placing security at the core of our operations, we keep your teams moving reliably and efficiently.

  • 🗓️ Contracted Roster TripsDedicated, schedule-driven routes for daily employee pick-ups and drop-offs, designed around your shift timings and office locations.
  • 🚗 On-Demand Business TravelFlexible, app-ready vehicles for ad hoc employee travel — airport transfers, client visits, or unplanned requirements at short notice.
  • ♿ Inclusive Workplace TransportThoughtfully equipped vehicles and trained support staff for employees with mobility or accessibility needs, ensuring dignity and comfort on every journey.
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Institutional Mobility

Safe, secure and punctual. Professionally managed transport for schools, colleges, and educational institutions. We build our operations around your academic calendar, student welfare, and the peace of mind of every parent.

  • 🚌 Scheduled Campus RoutesRegular, contract-based bus services for schools and colleges — fixed routes, trained drivers, and real-time tracking as standard.
  • 🗓️ Ad Hoc Student TravelFlexible transport for field trips, inter-campus movement, examinations, and other one-time institutional requirements.
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Outbound

Beyond the daily commute, we handle every journey that takes you further. Whether it’s a group outing or a personal trip, we ensure you travel safely and securely, bringing our signature professionalism to every mile of the open road.

  • 🧭 Curated Group ToursProfessionally coordinated travel experiences for corporate outings, pilgrimages, leisure groups, and school excursions — with custom itineraries and experienced drivers.
  • ♿ Accessible Outbound TravelSpecially configured vehicles and dedicated support for individuals or groups with special mobility requirements, ensuring comfortable, dignified journeys wherever the destination.
  • 🚘 Personal TravelPrivate vehicle hire for families and individuals — whether it's a one-way intercity trip, a weekend getaway, or anything in between.

Ready to Talk?

Every contract starts with a conversation. Our team will understand your needs and put together a tailored proposal — at no obligation.

Our Commitment

Safety is Not a Feature. It's Our Foundation.

At Baghirathi, every policy, process, and decision is built around one non-negotiable principle — the safety of every passenger in our care. We have always believed in going beyond compliance, setting standards before they become mandatory — and holding ourselves to them every single day.

Safety by the Numbers

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Pioneers in Passenger Safety

Long before regulations required it, Baghirathi was already doing it. We were among the first in Bangalore to equip every bus with GPS tracking and CCTV cameras, giving parents and clients real-time visibility and an added layer of security on every route. Every school bus has a dedicated Lady Child Care attendant on board. Our LCCs are trained to assist children as they board and alight, respond calmly in emergencies, and provide general care throughout the journey.

GPS Tracking System

Real-time GPS on every vehicle — live tracking for parents and our control room, around the clock.

Lady Child Care Team

Our LCCs — trained, caring, and present on every school bus, every single day.

CCTV Cameras

CCTV cameras inside every bus — an extra layer of security and accountability on every journey.

Our Safety Framework

Five layers of safety — built into every vehicle, every route, and every person who works with us.

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SOS Feature & Control Room Monitoring

Our driver and passenger app includes a dedicated SOS button that triggers an immediate alert to our 24/7 control room. Our operations team constantly monitors the live movement of every vehicle on the road — so in the rare event of an incident, help is mobilised within minutes. No journey goes unwatched.

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Daily Safety Checks on Every Bus

Every Baghirathi bus is equipped with the latest safety features — emergency exits, fire extinguishers, a first aid box, and a Fire Alarm Protection System (FAPS). And we don't just have them. We check every single one, every single day, before a bus leaves the depot. Safety equipment that isn't verified is safety equipment that can't be trusted.

Training

Training for Drivers & Lady Child Care

All our drivers and LCCs undergo rigorous, ongoing training — covering defensive driving techniques, first aid response, emergency evacuation procedures, and passenger care. A trained team is the single most important safety feature on any vehicle. We invest in our people so that when it matters most, they know exactly what to do.

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Zero Tolerance: Drink & Drive

Baghirathi has an absolute zero-tolerance policy on drunk driving. Any driver found to be under the influence is immediately terminated and permanently blacklisted — no exceptions, no second chances. We conduct random, unannounced checks across our fleet on a regular basis. Our passengers' safety is never a matter of trust alone — it is a matter of verification.

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Health Camps: Healthy Staff, Safe Journey

A driver who isn't well is a risk on the road. That's why we organise periodic health camps for our drivers and LCCs — covering general check-ups, eye testing, and basic diagnostics. We provide free medicines where needed. A healthy, well-rested, medically fit team is one of the most underrated pillars of road safety — and we take it seriously.

🌱 Environmental Commitment

Moving People Without Moving the Climate Backwards

Our environmental strategy is built around a clear goal — becoming a net-zero transport operator by 2030, while helping our clients achieve their own sustainability targets.

Environmental Impact by the Numbers

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CO₂ reduction since 2020
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Our Environmental Initiatives

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Digitized Payments & Billing

Fully digitized payments and billing systems in place since 2011, reducing paper usage and improving operational efficiency.

EV Journey Since 2019

Baghirathi ventured into electric vehicles in 2019 and continues to expand its sustainable fleet footprint.

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CNG Corporate Fleet

A majority of our corporate fleet now runs on CNG, significantly reducing emissions across daily operations.

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AI-Powered Route Optimisation

Smart routing reduces idle time, fuel consumption, and unnecessary kilometres across all our operations.

A Partnership Rooted in Restoration

Most people see a field; we see a future forest. Working with the Rotary Environment Foundation and our mentor Ravishankar Dakoju, we’ve moved beyond simple tree planting to focus on genuine ecological healing. Whether it’s reclaiming industrial mining sites or growing a 1,501-acre miracle forest, we are dedicated to restoration that is as permanent as it is powerful.

Rotary Dakoju Forest

Turning one of the driest regions in India, Challakere, into a thriving 1,501-acre ecosystem.

Toxic to Thriving

Healing the scars of KGF's mining legacy through grit and innovation

Koti Nati

A mission to plant 1 million trees (we're almost halfway there, with 48.6 lakh planted already!)

Narahari Dhanyavad, Mantralayam

A Sacred Invitation from Pujya Subhadeendra Teertha Swamiji, the revered spiritual leader of Mantralaya

Ryan Schools Partnership

Inspiring the next generation by planting a million saplings.

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Our 2030 Net-Zero Pledge

Baghirathi has committed to becoming a net-zero transport operator by 2030. This means eliminating direct emissions from our fleet and offsetting all residual emissions through verified programmes.

We provide every corporate client with a quarterly ESG impact report — showing exact emissions data and progress against our shared sustainability goals.

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Baghirathi Social Responsibility

People at the Heart of Everything We Do

At Baghirathi, our responsibility extends far beyond transportation. We make it a point to invest in our people and show up for our community

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What We Do for Our Team

Our drivers, mechanics, and support staff are the backbone of everything we do. By prioritizing their growth and well-being, we ensure that the high standards of safety and trust we’ve built over 20 years never waver.

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On time Payment

Every member of our team is paid fairly and on time. Honoring our financial commitment to our staff is the first step in ensuring they are focused, motivated, and committed to your security.

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ESIC Coverage

All eligible employees are enrolled under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme, ensuring access to medical care, maternity benefits, and financial support during illness or injury.

Health Camps

We periodically organise health camps for our staff — bringing doctors and medical professionals directly to our team. These camps cover general health check-ups, eye testing, and basic diagnostics. We also provide free medicines and spectacles to employees who need them, ensuring that a lack of resources never stands between our people and their health.

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❤️ A Story of Coming Together

When One of Our Own Needed Us

When one of our mechanics was diagnosed with cancer, the cost of treatment was something no individual could bear alone. Under the weight of the news, he had initially returned to his hometown of Ballari to be with his family as he awaits the inevitable. However, our Business Assurance team reached out to him, encouraging him to return to Bengaluru and assuring him that he wouldn't have to face his treatment and recovery alone. Colleagues from across the company — drivers, office staff, managers — came together and pooled their own money to help cover his medical expenses. Today, he is recovering slowly and steadily after his surgery at VIMS.

Community Support

Our City, Our Responsibility

From health initiatives to supporting the arts, we are always looking for meaningful ways to give back.

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Blood Donation Camps

We periodically organise blood donation camps, encouraging our staff and the wider community to donate. Every unit of blood donated has the potential to save a life, and we're proud to facilitate that — making it easy, safe, and accessible for anyone who wants to contribute.

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Kalakrida

In partnership with AHUM Trust & Satya Foundation

We were proud to support Kalakrida, a beautiful art showcase powered by AHUM Trust and Satya Foundation, where 95 children from under-served communities shared everything they learnt over two weeks, from theatre and music to movement and painting. We provided transport, helping the children travel to and from camp safely, every day. Sometimes, just showing up is the biggest step, and we're grateful we could help them take it.

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BgHIT Sports & Cultural Club

We believe sport and culture build character, community, and pride. Through the BgHIT Sports & Cultural Club, we support our team and our hometown in pursuing both.

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🏆 Achievement

Karnataka State Division 2 Champions

Corporate Category

We are incredibly proud to share that Team Baghirathi won the Karnataka State Division 2 title in the corporate category. This isn't just a sporting achievement — it's a reflection of the teamwork, dedication, and spirit that defines everyone at Baghirathi. The same qualities that make us reliable on the road made us champions on the field.

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⚽ Community Sponsorship

Football Summer Camp, KGF

Powered by High Grounds Football Club

We're proud to sponsor equipment for the Football Summer Camp in Kolar Gold Fields — our hometown. Organised by High Grounds Football Club with support from other local clubs, this is a free summer camp that opens the beautiful game to young players from the community. Because great football — like great transport — should be accessible to everyone.

Our Clients

Organisations That Trust Baghirathi

From Bangalore's leading tech companies to its most respected schools — we are proud to be the transport partner of choice across sectors.

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Become a Baghirathi Client

Get in touch with our team to discuss your transport requirements and receive a tailored proposal.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our services, safety standards and operations.

General

We provide end-to-end mobility solutions including transportation for corporate employees between their residence and workplace, school and college transport, mobility support for mega events, customised transport services, and B2B/B2C mobility solutions across the spectrum. All services are monitored through our centralised control centre operating round the clock.

We own and operate a wide range of commercial vehicles, from 5-seater sedans to 50-seater buses, available in both AC and Non-AC configurations depending on customer requirements.

The verification process is completed in two stages. First, we conduct comprehensive background verification, including checks through police stations and courts across the country. The second stage involves physical verification of antecedents by the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner's Office.

Yes. Every driver undergoes a breathalyser test before commencing duty each morning. These checks are conducted by authorised staff at our parking hubs.

Corporate Transport

If a woman employee is the first pickup or the last drop between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM, a trained security escort accompanies her throughout that portion of the journey.

Yes. Our routing software integrates seamlessly with all major HRMS platforms.

Yes. Employees can track their rides in real time using our in-house application. Number masking is enabled to protect user privacy.

Approximately 5% of our current corporate fleet consists of Electric Vehicles.

Yes. We provide fully verified carbon offset reports to our corporate clients.

School Transport

Yes. A trained Lady Child Care (LCC) attendant is present on every school bus. We introduced this practice in 2012, and it has since become part of government compliance requirements.

Every vehicle is equipped with seat belts, gangway markings, grab handles, anti-skid flooring, smooth edge protection, CCTV cameras, GPS tracking, panic buttons, emergency exits, Fire Detection Alarm Systems (FDAS), Fire Alarm Protection Systems (FAPS), and roof-mounted emergency windows on AC buses.

Yes. Every school bus is fitted with a government-approved speed governor with a maximum legal operating speed of 50 km/h.

Every vehicle carries a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and emergency safety hammers. These are inspected daily.

Yes. Every vehicle is equipped with GPS tracking, allowing parents to monitor the journey in real time through our mobile application.

Yes. CCTV cameras are installed inside every bus, and footage is monitored through our Integrated Operations Centre.

Routes are planned based on location, accessibility, road conditions, traffic patterns, student strength, school timings, pick-up and drop-off points, and other operational factors. Maximum transit time varies by school and is finalised in consultation with the school management.

If a bus breaks down, an SOS can be raised through our app. The vehicle is repaired or replaced with a standby vehicle. Drivers must confirm attendance 90 minutes before the first pickup, allowing sufficient time to deploy a verified reserve driver if required.

Get In Touch

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're a school administrator, corporate HR lead, or just exploring options — our team is here to help. No obligation, no pressure.

Reach Us Directly

Our team typically responds within one business day. For urgent matters, call us directly during business hours.

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Head Office

#7M-211, 3rd Floor, 80ft. Road, 7th Main Road,
HRBR Layout, 2nd Block, Kalyanagar,
Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560043

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Phone

+91 99000 20250

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Email

Parents & Public: wecare@baghirathi.com

Schools: customerexperience@baghirathi.com

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Business Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🤝 Sales Enquiries

Our sales team can visit your premises for a detailed needs assessment and a tailored proposal.

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