After Sarige buses, KSRTC to refurbish Airavat fleet
5 months, 3 weeks ago

After Sarige buses, KSRTC to refurbish Airavat fleet

The Hindu  

For the first time, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will refurbish four Airavat and Airavat Club Class buses, transforming them into almost-new coaches. A KSRTC official told The Hindu, “After successfully refurbishing the regular Sarige buses, we decided to extend this effort to the premium Airavat fleet.” According to officials, while a new bus costs around ₹40 lakh, refurbishing an old bus to like-new condition costs merely ₹3 lakh. KSRTC to refurbish Airavat fleet 1 / 3 The refurbishment process ensures that the buses have well-maintained engines, which typically do not need replacement, but for exceptional cases. Since the introduction of the Shakti scheme by the Karnataka government, the four transport corporations — KSRTC, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation — have procured 2,300 new buses.

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Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme
1 week, 2 days ago

Karnataka approves 15% hike in bus fares from Jan 5, BJP slams Shakti scheme

India Today  

The Karnataka government has announced a 15 per cent hike in bus fares across all four state-run transport corporations: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, effective January 5. The fare hike comes amidst the state’s flagship Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women …

Karnataka gets 20 new Ambari Utsav luxury sleeper Volvo buses. Here is all you need to know
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka gets 20 new Ambari Utsav luxury sleeper Volvo buses. Here is all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has added 20 new Ambari Utsav Luxury buses to its fleet in the state. The luxury sleeper buses that were first launched in February 2023 received a good response from the public and these new buses will enhance the luxury public transport system in the state. The Ambari Utsav buses are Volvo 9600 Sleeper Coaches …

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka free bus scheme: Government owes ₹1,694 crore to state transport corporations

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is yet to settle dues amounting to ₹1,694.42 crore with four state-run road transport corporations for the implementation of the Shakti scheme. Introduced on June 11, 2023, just weeks after the Congress government took office, the Shakti scheme allows women to travel for free on non-luxury buses across Karnataka. Replying a starred question raised by BJP MLA …

‘KSRTC buses much needed on Mangaluru-Karkala sector for a comfortable and safe journey’
4 weeks ago

‘KSRTC buses much needed on Mangaluru-Karkala sector for a comfortable and safe journey’

The Hindu  

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation services were badly needed on the Mangaluru-Karkala sector for a comfortable and safe journey of passengers, said K. Rajaram Bhat, a retired insurance firm officer from Vittal in the district, here on Friday. Travelling in one of the Mangaluru-Karkala services introduced on Thursday, Mr. Bhat told The Hindu that KSRTC buses were also needed as …

KSRTC proposes new bus terminal at Bannimantap for long-distance routes
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2 months ago

KSRTC proposes new bus terminal at Bannimantap for long-distance routes

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a new bus terminal at Bannimantap to reduce congestion at the suburban stand and decongest traffic density in the heart of the city. Mr. Srinivas said that at present the suburban stand operates 2,600 services that covers both inter-district, intra-district and inter-state routes and the existing infrastructure was unable to cope with …

Karnataka Unveils Innovative Electric Taxi Partnership, Announces Food Drive for Stray Dogs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Unveils Innovative Electric Taxi Partnership, Announces Food Drive for Stray Dogs

The Hindu  

Karnataka-based companies and organizations are making significant strides in promoting sustainable air mobility, food security, and community welfare. Kempegowda Airport and Sarla Aviation's partnership to launch electric flying taxis showcases the potential of this sector to revolutionize air travel in the state. The BBMP's pilot project to feed stray dogs in Bengaluru is a commendable initiative that will provide much-needed …

TNSTC Kumbakonam gets 289 new buses
5 months, 2 weeks ago

TNSTC Kumbakonam gets 289 new buses

The Hindu  

A total of 289 new buses have been inducted into the fleet of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Kumbakonam Division. According to official sources, the new buses would replace the old buses that remained part of the fleet. Meanwhile, Transport Minister S.S. Sivasankar, who flagged off 23 new buses at the Kumbakonam bus stand on Thursday, said that before …

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shakti scheme has not affected KSRTC’s financial losses: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday said that the Shakti scheme, which has increased Karnataka State Transport Corporation’s ridership by 2 million annually, is not responsible for the corporation’s financial losses. KSRTC has submitted a proposal to the state government to increase bus fares by 15-20% due to financial losses “The Shakti scheme has generated significant goodwill and brought …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has proposed a 15-20% hike in bus fares as the department is incurring losses due to the Shakti scheme, the free bus scheme for women. KSRTC sends proposal after ₹ 295 cr loss Speaking to news agency PTI, KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said, “The increase in ticket prices is inevitable. The hike is …

KSRTC to roll out 300 electric buses for efficient, eco-friendly intercity travel
5 months, 4 weeks ago

KSRTC to roll out 300 electric buses for efficient, eco-friendly intercity travel

The Hindu  

In a major move aimed at sustainable public transportation, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has announced plans to introduce 300 electric buses across the State. Buses inducted under lease model In January 2023, the KSRTC launched a fleet of intercity AC electric buses branded as ‘EV Power Plus.’ These 50 e-buses, inducted under the GCC model, are currently serving …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike after free rides costs state Rs 295 crore loss

India Today  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to propose a bus fare hike of up to 20 per cent. The KSRTC reported a significant loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three months due to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Karnataka. We've incurred a loss of Rs 295 crore in the last three …

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 …

KSRTC to introduce seater-cum-sleeper buses in Karnataka
6 months, 3 weeks ago

KSRTC to introduce seater-cum-sleeper buses in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Bengaluru As demand for sleeper buses increases following the introduction of the ‘Pallakki’ service, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has floated a tender to procure 30 seater-cum-sleeper coaches and 70 non-AC sleeper coaches. This marks KSRTC’s debut in incorporating seater-cum-sleeper buses into its fleet. In October 2023, KSRTC launched 40 non-AC sleeper buses named ‘Pallakki’, operating on routes covering …

KSRTC breathes new life into 1,850 old buses
7 months ago

KSRTC breathes new life into 1,850 old buses

The Hindu  

As many as 1,850 old Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses have gotten a new lease of life since 2022 till this May, as the corporation has refurbished vehicles which have clocked 10 lakh kilometres, transforming them into almost brand new buses. Shakti demand Following the launch of the Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women in State-owned non-premium …

Revamp done, KSRTC to press Navakerala Sadas luxury bus into Bengaluru service
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Revamp done, KSRTC to press Navakerala Sadas luxury bus into Bengaluru service

The Hindu  

The luxury bus procured for the travel of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Cabinet colleagues in connection with the month-long programme Navakerala Sadas in 2023 will soon be part of the fleet owned by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation for regular commutation of passengers. The paperwork has been completed, and once the stage carrier permit is issued …

KSRTC launches 100 new Ashvamedha Classic buses in Karnataka
11 months ago

KSRTC launches 100 new Ashvamedha Classic buses in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flagged off 100 upgraded versions of Karnataka Sarige buses, operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, on Monday. “The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is introducing 1,000 buses this year, with the inauguration of 100 buses taking place today. #Karnataka CM @siddaramaiah today launched KSRTC 100 new buses which are upgraded versions of the Karnataka Sarige …

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 …

Fitness of KSRTC buses will have to be certified by RTOs every year: Karnataka High Court
1 year ago

Fitness of KSRTC buses will have to be certified by RTOs every year: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

While emphasising that the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation should use better quality of buses to ply on the roads, the High Court of Karnataka has directed that the corporation to obtain certificate from the Regional Transport Officers with regard to fitness of its buses every year. Also, the court said the mechanical department of KSRTC should certify about the …

KSRTC to deploy 1,000 additional buses for Christmas
1 year ago

KSRTC to deploy 1,000 additional buses for Christmas

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is set to deploy an additional 1,000 buses starting from December 22 for the Christmas festival. Special buses will operate routes connecting Kempegowda Bus Station to destinations such as Dharmasthala, Kukke Subramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Sringeri, Horanadu, Davanagere, Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppal, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupati, Vijayawada, …

Karnataka transport corp adds new non-AC sleeper bus model called ‘Pallakki’, to launch today
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka transport corp adds new non-AC sleeper bus model called ‘Pallakki’, to launch today

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, which is a government-run interstate bus service, has decided to include 40 new non-air conditioned sleeper buses called “Pallakki” into its fleet. The southern state of Karnataka has been witnessing increased demand for these buses after the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government launched the “Shakti” scheme after coming to power, which provides free bus travel to …

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: KSRTC issues safety norms after 14-year-old fell off a moving bus

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka state road transport corporation on Wednesday issued safety guidelines following the death of a 14-year-old girl in a crowded state-run bus in Haveri district on Monday. On Monday, Madhu Kumbar, suffered head injuries and died after she fell from a crowded North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus. Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that due to cancellation …

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka to increase bus services between two states
1 year, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka to increase bus services between two states

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The chief executives of AP State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation have signed an agreement to increase the number of inter-state bus services being operated in the two states. As a result, AP will operate to Karnataka 327 more buses to over an additional 69,284 km, while Karnataka will introduce 496 extra buses with their …

KSRTC identifies six intercity routes to run AC electric buses
3 years, 2 months ago

KSRTC identifies six intercity routes to run AC electric buses

The Hindu  

Six intercity routes have been identified by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to run electric buses. Through a private operator, the KSRTC will run 50 air-conditioned e-buses under the Centre’s FAME 2 Scheme. A KSRTC official said that on the identified routes, AC multi-axle buses are already operating and some of them may be replaced with the new fleet …

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 …

Now have comfy rides in KSRTC e-buses
5 years, 9 months ago

Now have comfy rides in KSRTC e-buses

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Amid allegations that the newly-introduced electric buses are not suitable for long-distance services, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is making all efforts to woo passengers by equipping the 34-seater buses with additional facilities like head rest. Though the buses were expected to enjoy much commuter patronage, passengers complained the seats are not suited for long distance travel. "The …

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