Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses by April 2025: Report
9 months ago

Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses by April 2025: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Metro Transport Corporation is all set to add new electric air-conditioned buses to its fleet in essential city routes, reported The Hindu. A total of AC electric 320 buses are likely to be operated in Bengaluru starting in March 2025. Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses by April 2025: Report According to the report, BMTC plans to replace the current Vayu Vajra buses with these AC electric buses and has handed the contract to OHM Global Mobility. Speaking to the publication, a BMTC official said, “These electric AC buses will be operated by the OHM itself, and BMTC will pay ₹65 per kilometre. This will be a major step for the BMTC in the shift to electric buses.” Currently, BMTC only has non-AC electric buses on various routes of Bengaluru.

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Now Bengaluru IT employees can travel from Silk Institute metro to Electronics City for free, here’s how: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Now Bengaluru IT employees can travel from Silk Institute metro to Electronics City for free, here’s how: Report

Hindustan Times  

In good news for IT employees with offices based in Electronics City, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, in collaboration with the Electronics City Industrial Township Authority, has introduced a new electric bus service between the Silk Institute Metro Station and the tech hub that is completely free of charge. In 2021, ELCITA introduced four free feeder buses when the Silk …

Bengaluru power cuts scheduled for November 14-15 due to maintenance work; Check areas, timings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru power cuts scheduled for November 14-15 due to maintenance work; Check areas, timings

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru residents will face scheduled power cuts as the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company undertakes critical maintenance work on Thursday, and Friday, i.e., November 14 and 15. Below is a list of areas likely to be affected on each respective day: November 14, Thursday Rpc Layout, Service Road, Library Road, Kalyan Layout, Saraswathi Nagar, Vinayaka Layout, Kanaka Nagar, Gangadhara Layout, Central …

Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet approves two corridors of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-3

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, with two elevated corridors for a length of 44.65 km with 31 stations. The Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city's infrastructure development. Metro Rail as an efficient alternate road …

KSRTC to launch new long-distance air-conditioned sleeper bus services from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Puri: Report
6 months ago

KSRTC to launch new long-distance air-conditioned sleeper bus services from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Puri: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is set to launch its longest daily bus services to date, connecting Bengaluru with cities like Ahmedabad and Puri, which are both around 1,500 kilometres away from the Karnataka capital, the Deccan Herald reported. READ | KSRTC introduces new ‘Ashwamedha’ service between Mysuru, Bengaluru KSRTC Managing Director V. Anbukumar spoke to the publication and …

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru to face scheduled power cuts on June 25: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is expected to experience scheduled power cuts on Tuesday, June 25, owing to various pending projects, including routine maintenance tasks undertaken by both the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company and Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited, as reported by The New Indian Express. The BESCOM schedules power cuts in Bengaluru often. The power supply agencies are known to take on projects …

KSRTC introduces new ‘Ashwamedha’ service between Mysuru, Bengaluru
11 months ago

KSRTC introduces new ‘Ashwamedha’ service between Mysuru, Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday flagged off 100 new “Ashwamedha” buses by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, designated to serve on the Bengaluru to Mysuru route. “The Chief Minister @siddaramaiah inaugurated 100 New Design Karnataka Transport Buses at a function organized by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation in front of the Vidhana Soudha today,” The CM's official …

BMTC to provide feeder buses on permanent lease to companies and factories from April 1
1 year ago

BMTC to provide feeder buses on permanent lease to companies and factories from April 1

The Hindu  

In a huge push to promote public transport, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation on Tuesday announced that metro feeder services will be provided on a permanent contract basis for the use of staff of various companies and factories from April 1, in the backdrop of the expansion of metro services to the suburbs of Whitefield. Various kinds of BMTC buses …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

Bengaluru - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express to be inaugurated on December 30
1 year ago

Bengaluru - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express to be inaugurated on December 30

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited Bengaluru – Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express is set to be inaugurated on December 30, said Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan. Bengaluru - Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express to be inaugurated on December 30 {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} This semi high speed rail will reduce the train travel time between Bengaluru and Coimbatore to roughly …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
1 year ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters in Bengaluru, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to add around 1,400 new electric buses to its fleet, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday. CM Siddaramaiah said the 1,400 new buses will be added to the BMTC's fleet by April next year. CM Siddaramaiah spoke to reporters about the matter and said …

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM
1 year ago

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that 1,400 new electric buses will be added to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April next year. "So far, Karnataka women have undertaken 120 crore rides in state transport buses for free since the launch of the Shakti scheme. The new electric buses have been added to promote public transport services …

BMTC to receive 921 electric buses by March 2024, says Minister Ramalinga Reddy
1 year, 1 month ago

BMTC to receive 921 electric buses by March 2024, says Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: The state government has initiated measures to boost the fleet of electric buses in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy informed the Legislative Council today that by the end of March 2024, BMTC is slated to receive 921 electric buses as part of the government's initiative. The minister outlined that, to date, BMTC has acquired 90 …

BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon
1 year, 2 months ago

BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon

The Hindu  

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation plans to replace most of the Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon. According to a senior BMTC official, the BMTC recently called for a Request for Proposal for selecting a service provider for procurement, operation and maintenance of “320 low floor, 400mm floor height city type AC electric buses on GCC model under …

35 Bengaluru Metro feeder buses inaugurated; CEOs, top bureaucrats take bus ride
1 year, 3 months ago

35 Bengaluru Metro feeder buses inaugurated; CEOs, top bureaucrats take bus ride

India Today  

As many as 35 Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation Metro feeder service buses were inaugurated in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated the 35 feeder buses, which will operate on two routes in the city. There will be a lot of changes in the next six months for BMTC," Reddy said while travelling in one of the newly …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, private transportation has called for a one-day strike ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today, September 11, Monday against the state government's Shakti scheme which offers free travel facilities to women on non-premium government buses. However, the Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the Bandh called by the private bus, taxi, and auto unions, said Transport Minister Ramalinga …

Unserved by metro, vast Bengaluru stretches desperately need feeder buses
1 year, 4 months ago

Unserved by metro, vast Bengaluru stretches desperately need feeder buses

The Hindu  

Vast swathes of sprawling Bengaluru has a very specific mobility problem: Despite Namma Metro’s grand plans to expand its network, these areas will still remain unserved by the trains even after the Phase III alignments are operationalised. Clear roadmap, but slow progress The roadmap is clear, and the BMTC top brass has even articulated it recently: Operate feeder buses till …

Prototype of new electric bus flagged off, 921 new electric buses to join BMTC fleet by end of financial year
1 year, 5 months ago

Prototype of new electric bus flagged off, 921 new electric buses to join BMTC fleet by end of financial year

The Hindu  

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation flagged off a prototype of the new set of 921 electric buses manufactured by Tata Motors. BMTC already has a fleet of 390 electric buses which these 921 new buses will join, taking the total number of electric buses on city streets to 1,311 by the end of this fiscal year. Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy who …

Use greener buses on NCR routes from Nov 1, CAQM urges states
1 year, 5 months ago

Use greener buses on NCR routes from Nov 1, CAQM urges states

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management has asked states that run buses in Delhi and the National Capital Region to phase out older buses and ensure that only those that run on CNG or electric power, or conform to the new BS-VI emission norms, operate from November 1. There should be a plan and target to achieve that all buses …

BMTC to operate buses from Bengaluru airport's terminal 2
1 year, 6 months ago

BMTC to operate buses from Bengaluru airport's terminal 2

Hindustan Times  

The state-run city buses will now be made available from the new terminal 2 of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, said Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation. The BMTC already runs Vayu Vajra buses to all areas in Karnataka’s capital from the terminal 1 of Bengaluru airport. BMTC to operate buses from Bengaluru airport's terminal 2. In November last year, Prime Minister Narendra …

BMTC to procure 120 electric mini-buses
1 year, 7 months ago

BMTC to procure 120 electric mini-buses

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is in the process of procuring 120 mini-buses to cater as metro feeder services, and serve the last mile connectivity in the city, said Sathyavathi G., Managing Director of BMTC. Watch | BMTC’s G. Sathyavathi on introducing more mini buses, and airport e-buses Now, there are MIDI buses operating in the city routes as …

BMTC buses to ply from Bengaluru to Chikkaballapura
1 year, 9 months ago

BMTC buses to ply from Bengaluru to Chikkaballapura

Hindustan Times  

In good news for frequent commuters between Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura, the Karnataka transport department has agreed to run Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses between the two cities. Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar Karnataka health minister Dr K Sudhakar, who is an MLA from the Chikkaballapura assembly constituency, shared a notice from the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation and said …

KSRTC to run electric buses between Bengaluru and Mysuru: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

KSRTC to run electric buses between Bengaluru and Mysuru: Report

Hindustan Times  

Starting this month electric buses will offer an additional connectivity option for people traveling between Bengaluru and Mysuru - a distance of around 150 km - according to a report by The Times of India. KSRTC to run electric buses between Bengaluru and Mysuru: Report The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has reportedly already struck a deal Hyderabad-based Olectra Greentech …

Bengaluru Metro On Track to Complete 175 km Construction by June 2025
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengaluru Metro On Track to Complete 175 km Construction by June 2025

News 18  

The Bengaluru metro rail project is on track to complete 175 km of commute by June 2025, a top official said here. Addressing a session on the ‘future of mobility’ at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022 on Friday, Anjum Parwez, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd, said as part of the second and third phase of the project, Bengaluru …

Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express From November 11; Check Timings and Other Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express From November 11; Check Timings and Other Details

News 18  

INDIAN RAILWAYS UPDATE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off South India’s first ‘Vande Bharat Express’ train during his visit to Bengaluru on November 11. The country’s fifth Vande Bharat Express, it will run between Chennai and Mysuru via Bengaluru. Vande Bharat Express is India’s first semi high speed train equipped with world class passenger amenities. HERE’S …

Over 60 L people in Bengaluru travelled in BMTC free buses on August 15
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 60 L people in Bengaluru travelled in BMTC free buses on August 15

Hindustan Times  

On August 15, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation celebrated the 25th anniversary and a record number of commuters had accessed the free bus rides that were offered by the public transport. Over 60 lakh people had accessed BMTC buses on August 15 in Bengaluru. The sharp increase in the number of people who used public transport buses on August 15 has …

In Bengaluru, BMTC marks 25 years on Independence Day; Twitter shows support
2 years, 4 months ago

In Bengaluru, BMTC marks 25 years on Independence Day; Twitter shows support

Hindustan Times  

As India celebrated 75 years of freedom, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation observed 25 years of its inception and offered free rides to all commuters in the state capital of Karnataka on Monday. It has been 25 years since the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation was established and demand for the public transport seems to be rising steadily amid Bengaluru's daily …

New electric buses on Bengaluru roads. Here are some interesting things to know
2 years, 4 months ago

New electric buses on Bengaluru roads. Here are some interesting things to know

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced 300 electric buses, which have been dedicated to the "citizens of the city" by the state government. Five bus routes have been identified to run these newly introduced electric buses. These electric buses will run between Kempegowda Bus Station to Vidyaranyapura, Shivajinagar to Yelahanka, Yelahanka to Kengeri, Kempegowda Bus Station to Yelahanka Satellite …

Bengaluru: 75 new generation electric buses hit city roads
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: 75 new generation electric buses hit city roads

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday flagged off 75 "Switch EiV 12 buses" to cater to the needs of the people in Bengaluru. Switch Mobility Ltd's "new technologically advanced" electric buses are a part of the 300-strong electric bus order and would be inducted into the fleet of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation. Switch Mobility, the next-generation carbon-neutral …

In big relief to Bengaluru frequent flyers, commute to airport is now easier
2 years, 5 months ago

In big relief to Bengaluru frequent flyers, commute to airport is now easier

Hindustan Times  

In a major relief for frequent flyers in Bengaluru, the commute between the city and the Kempegowda International Airport has been made easier and significantly economical by the introduction of five new MEMU trains by the South Western Railway, which will be operational starting Friday, i.e. The SWR announced the details of the new trains on Twitter, writing, “In order …

Bengaluru’s number of vehicles doubles in a decade, but BMTC fleet size remains stagnant
2 years, 7 months ago

Bengaluru’s number of vehicles doubles in a decade, but BMTC fleet size remains stagnant

The Hindu  

Bengaluru’s infamous traffic snarls may have inspired many a meme and film, the city’s population and private vehicle count may have exploded, but the fleet size of the public transport utility has remained unchanged. The BMTC has a fleet size of 6,763 buses and on an average, 25 lakh people are using the bus services every day. People advocating for …

Here is how the BMTC is planning for buses to go conductor-less soon
2 years, 9 months ago

Here is how the BMTC is planning for buses to go conductor-less soon

Hindustan Times  

A bus without a conductor is unheard of. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is reportedly planning to make its buses conductor-less from next year onwards on a pilot-basis, a report from a leading daily. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is planning to make its buses conductor-less from next year onwards. BMTC's Managing Director reportedly said that the corporation is planning to …

Another Electric Bus to Ply on Delhi Roads Soon: Transport Department
2 years, 11 months ago

Another Electric Bus to Ply on Delhi Roads Soon: Transport Department

News 18  

Almost a month after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off Delhi Transport Corporation's first electric bus, another bus will soon ply on the roads of the national capital, Transport department officials said. Chief Minister Kejriwal had on January 17 flagged off the first electric bus and said 300 more such buses will soon join the public transport in the city. …

Power supply to be hit in parts of Bengaluru from Feb 10 to 12 | Check details here
2 years, 11 months ago

Power supply to be hit in parts of Bengaluru from Feb 10 to 12 | Check details here

India Today  

Several areas in Bengaluru will face power cuts starting from today till Saturday, February 12 due to maintenance work carried by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited. West zone: Areas such as Nagarabhavi Main Road, Maruthi Nagar, Canara Bank Colony, Basaveshwaranagar, Basaveshwaranagar, Manjunatah Nagar, Pappaiah Garden, KHB 2nd Stage, Agrahara Dasarahalli, Sunkadakatte, BHEL Layout, Raghavendra Industrial Estate, D Group Layout, Vigneshwara …

Power supply to be hit in several parts of Bengaluru till Feb 4 | Check details
2 years, 11 months ago

Power supply to be hit in several parts of Bengaluru till Feb 4 | Check details

India Today  

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited has announced that a number of areas in Bengaluru will face power outages starting from today till Friday. February 2 According to a report published in the Times of India, there will be significant power outages in areas including Gollahalli, Himagiri, Kelana Agrahara Cross, Vishwapriya Layout, Cholanakere front gate, Anjanapura BDA Phase 9, Khodays-RCF Club, …

After a long gap, BMTC set to induct new buses
3 years, 2 months ago

After a long gap, BMTC set to induct new buses

The Hindu  

After a long delay, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is all set to induct nearly 1,000 buses into its existing fleet in six months. In addition to this, under the Smart City project, the corporation will operate 90 non-air conditioned electric buses and another 300 electric-buses under the FAME 2 project. With the pandemic putting a strain on finances, the State …

1,500 e-buses in Bengaluru city in next three years
3 years, 3 months ago

1,500 e-buses in Bengaluru city in next three years

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation on Thursday unveiled the first of 90 electric buses that will be operated as feeder services to Namma Metro. If all goes according to plan, over the next three years, Bengaluru will have a fleet of 1,500 electric buses. Rajender Kumar Kataria, Principal Secretary, Transport Department, said the city would participate in the Faster Adoption …

Bengaluru to get 200 new EV charging points in six months
3 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru to get 200 new EV charging points in six months

The Hindu  

With demand for electric vehicles expected to pick up, firms are lining up to provide the necessary infrastructure. Bengaluru is set to get 200 EV charging stations in the next six months. EVRE, an electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm, announced on Thursday that it will set up the stations in partnership with MoEVing, an electric fleet startup for urban mobility. …

Karnataka to resume bus services for these Maharashtra districts from tomorrow
3 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka to resume bus services for these Maharashtra districts from tomorrow

Live Mint  

With the government of Karnataka easing the covid-19 related curbs Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation decided to resume bus operations from Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Mangaluru and other places of the State to Mumbai, Pune, Miraj, Solapur, Pandharapur and Tuljapur in Maharashtra from 25 June with 50% seating capacity. KSRTC has already restarted inter-state bus services to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States …

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel
4 years, 7 months ago

BMTC introduces flat bus fare system in Bengaluru to replace daily passes; system aimed at minimising contact during travel

Firstpost  

The BMTC’s new flat fare system will minimise contact in buses during travel amid the coronavirus pandemic The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced a new ‘flat fare’ system for passengers purchasing tickets from conductors. The move comes days after BMTC faced flak for forcing travellers to buy daily passes worth Rs 70 for short distance travel. The new flat …

Tata Motors to supply 80 electric buses to West Bengal Transport Corporation
5 years, 10 months ago

Tata Motors to supply 80 electric buses to West Bengal Transport Corporation

India Today  

Tata Motors has announced that it will supply a total of 80 electric buses to the West Bengal Transport Corporation. The Ultra Electric buses have been manufactured at Tata Motors' Dharwad plant and have a range of up to 150 kilometers on a single charge. Tata Motors' Ultra Electric 9/9m AC buses "The Ultra Electric bus is a new modular …

Tata Motors betting big on electric buses, hopeful demand will grow
5 years, 10 months ago

Tata Motors betting big on electric buses, hopeful demand will grow

Live Mint  

After bagging 255 e-buses' orders from six state transport undertakings under the first phase of incentive scheme for electric vehicles in public transport, Tata Motors is betting big on the segment, said an official here on Wednesday. It has tenders to supply 255 electric buses to six state STUs -- WBTC, LCSTL, AICTSL, ASTC, J&KSRTC and JCTSL. Kolkata's order of …

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