Sources of Udayavani are unknown. And for that matter, sources of most local news papers. I have read news clips in Kannada and in Malayalam, and their sources are unknown. I wouldn't support an extension of MAO-MAQ to CAN, but they can very well extend it to UBL. I am sure it will increase patronage, along with an inclusion of more stops.
Infact, its just few months after inaugural run. We should give it time to pick up patronage. I remember that MAQ-PGT-MAQ ICE as well didnt have patronage in the initial days when I have travelled.