Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
11 months, 3 weeks 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 Chief Minister noted that as many as 120 crore women have travelled for free on state transport buses since the Congress government launched its Shakti scheme in June. Outlining the positive outcomes of the Congress government’s "pro-people schemes," the Chief Minister said that the purchasing power of the people in the state has increased, and there is a boom in financial activities, boosting the state's economy.

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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag
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21 hours, 10 minutes ago

Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inaugurated four new buses at the Visakhapatnam Depot on Sunday as part of his North Andhra tour. The new fleet includes one super luxury bus and three express buses, which will operate on routes connecting Visakhapatnam to Paderu, Vizianagaram, and Amalapuram. During the inauguration, the minister announced plans to expand the state's …

Uber plans shuttle bus services on Bengaluru’s ORR to ease traffic woes: Report
1 week ago

Uber plans shuttle bus services on Bengaluru’s ORR to ease traffic woes: Report

Hindustan Times  

Uber is in discussions with the Karnataka government to secure regulatory clearance for launching its shuttle bus service in Bengaluru, following its success in cities like Kolkata and Delhi. Abhishek Padhye, Uber India and South Asia’s Head of Regional Business Operations told the publication that Uber’s shuttle service has been well-received in Kolkata and Delhi and that the company is …

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?
1 month ago

Uber keen on launching shuttle services in Bengaluru after Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad. What's stopping them?

Hindustan Times  

The cab aggregator Uber aims to launch bus shuttle services in Bengaluru to improve the mobility conditions in the tech capital. After launching the idea in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad, Uber is now looking to enter Bengaluru with a similar idea of ferrying large numbers of people from one place to another. In an announcement, Uber said, “The mass-transit mobility …

CM claims guarantee schemes providing ₹4,000 per month to each family in Karnataka
3 months, 1 week ago

CM claims guarantee schemes providing ₹4,000 per month to each family in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the State government’s guarantee schemes have been benefiting lakhs of people, providing assistance of at least ₹4,000 per month to each family, thereby strengthening their financial stability. Speaking at the launch of 100 BS-6 diesel buses, part of a larger fleet of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation, on Thursday, Mr. Siddaramaiah …

Cabinet allocates Rs 70,000 crore to build 62,500 km of roads
3 months, 1 week ago

Cabinet allocates Rs 70,000 crore to build 62,500 km of roads

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved several key initiatives on Wednesday aimed at boosting infrastructure, public transport, healthcare, and electric vehicles. In a significant move for senior citizens, the Cabinet approved free health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year for all citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan …

Union cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore scheme to support procurement and operation of electric buses
3 months, 1 week ago

Union cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore scheme to support procurement and operation of electric buses

Op India  

The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for the procurement and operation of e-buses by Public Transport Authorities with an outlay of Rs 3,435.33 crore. At present, the majority of buses operated by Public Transport Authorities run on diesel/CNG, causing adverse environmental impacts. However, it was anticipated that Public Transport Authorities would find it challenging to procure and operate e-buses …

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

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister
4 months, 1 week ago

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

There is a need to increase the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation fleet size by at least 8,000 buses in order to ensure effective delivery of services, Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy said. Addressing a press conference on August 9, the Minister said that in the last five years, the YSRCP government had neither purchased any new buses nor …

Pvt operators urge Bengal govt to allow them to run state-owned buses via PPP model
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Pvt operators urge Bengal govt to allow them to run state-owned buses via PPP model

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, A body of private bus operators in West Bengal has urged the state transport department to allow its members whose 15-year-old vehicles need to be scrapped by August to opt for a public-private-partnership model in which they can run state-owned buses against a monthly payment. HT Image The association sent a letter to Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty on Tuesday …

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka proposes bus fare hike amid loss of Rs 295 crore from free travel scheme

Op India  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is planning to propose a hike in the bus fare by up to 20%. This comes after Congress’s populist Shakti scheme under the “five guarantee” schemes, which offers free bus travel for women in Karnataka, resulted in an enormous loss of Rs 295 crore for the KSRTC over the last three months. We’ve incurred …

Bus fares to be hiked in Karnataka? KSRTC sends proposal after ₹295 cr loss in last three months
5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Will implement fool-proof, sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women, says Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Will implement fool-proof, sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women, says Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Transport Minister M. Ramprasad Reddy has said that the government will implement a fool-proof and sustainable scheme to offer free bus travel to women in the State. Out of 40 lakh passengers who travel by AP State Road Transport Corporation buses daily, 15 lakh women will benefit by the free bus ride scheme. Electric buses Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu …

Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Transport Minister reaffirms continuation of Shakti Scheme

The Hindu  

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy asserted that the Shakti scheme, offering free travel in non-luxury government buses to women in the State, will continue. Our guarantee schemes were launched to help the people, especially the poor and middle class.” Mr. Reddy told The Hindu that the Shakti scheme is one of the most successful initiatives in Karnataka, benefiting lakhs of …

KSRTC breathes new life into 1,850 old buses
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

War of words erupts on social media between Siddaramaiah and Ashok over BMTC hiring
6 months, 3 weeks ago

War of words erupts on social media between Siddaramaiah and Ashok over BMTC hiring

The Hindu  

A heated exchange unfolded on social media platform X between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Thursday. Mr. Ashok took to X to criticise the State government for allegedly hiring youth from Kerala for BMTC electric bus driver positions. Quoting a news report, Mr. Ashok claimed, “The Congress-led State government has …

Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office
7 months ago

Mixed bag of achievements for CM Siddaramaiah on completing one year in office

Hindustan Times  

It's been a mixed bag of achievements and challenges for Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he completes one year in office on May 20. Riding on the popularity of the five guarantees, namely 'Shakti', 'Gruha Lakshmi', 'Gruha Jyoti, 'Yuva Nidhi' and 'Anna Bhagya', the Congress swept to power in the state a year ago defeating the ruling BJP, headed by …

Shocked by PM’s remarks on Shakti scheme causing loss to metro: DK Shivakumar
7 months ago

Shocked by PM’s remarks on Shakti scheme causing loss to metro: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said that he is "shocked" by the reported statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the "Shakthi scheme had resulted in loss of revenue for the Bengaluru metro". Hitting out at Modi, the state deputy chief minister said that the prime minister lacks information on the Shakthi scheme and hence he …

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP
7 months, 1 week ago

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In the wake of the Lok Sabha elections in the two Telugu states, the TSRTC has deployed an additional fleet of buses for the convenience of commuters travelling to their native place to vote. Mahalakshmi scheme likely to influence voter turnout Nizamabad TSRTC officials have arranged 15 additional buses to accommodate the increased number of passengers traveling to Andhra …

Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses by April 2025: Report
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahalakshmi free bus scheme saves Telangana women ₹ 1,177 crores in four months

The Hindu  

The Mahalakshmi free bus ride scheme, launched by the Congress government in Telangana, has emerged as a beacon of financial relief for women and transgender persons across the State, collectively saving them ₹1,177 crore in just four months, according to official sources. Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are domiciled in Telangana, can …

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Government will back transport ecosystem to create additional revenue of ₹500 cr: Ramalinga Reddy

The Hindu  

The State government will back the entire transport ecosystem including multimodal public initiatives and passenger mobility to raise an additional revenue of ₹500 to the exchequer, said Ramalinga Reddy, Minister for Transport and Muzrai. Announcing the fourth edition of Prawaas, a multimodal transport show scheduled to be held between August 29 and 31 at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, the …

‘Karnataka aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2032’: Minister MB Patil
9 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Karnataka aims to become a USD 1 trillion economy by 2032’: Minister MB Patil

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said on Monday that the state aims to become a USD one trillion economy by 2032, by growing at a sustained rate of 18 per cent. He was addressing delegates from over 30 countries at the 54th World Trade Centres Association Global Business Forum, being hosted for the first time in Karnataka …

Officials explain lack of EV charging stations outside Bengaluru
10 months ago

Officials explain lack of EV charging stations outside Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Karnataka recently took pride in the fact that it has the highest number of public Electric Vehicle charging stations in India. Private players not updating on EV Yatra portal Mr. Mathapathi said that with private companies being the major players in installation of charging stations, many of them often do not submit their data to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s …

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah
10 months ago

Karnataka govt working tirelessly to address Bengaluru's mobility challenges: CM Siddarmaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his government is aware of the mobility challenges that plague Bengaluru city and assured that it is working tirelessly with a "result-oriented and multi-dimensional approach" to address this issue. "The heart of our state's economy lies in Bengaluru City and our vision is to transform it into a global economic powerhouse by providing …

Karnataka: First driverless metro train reaches Bengaluru, to run on Yellow Line | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: First driverless metro train reaches Bengaluru, to run on Yellow Line | VIDEO

India TV News  

Karnataka news: The first driverless metro train comprising six coaches from China arrived in Bengaluru today, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited said. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has crossed another milestone of success as it broke its own highest passenger journeys record which was made in September 2023. In a post on X, DMRC said, "Delhi Metro broke its …

BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success
10 months, 1 week ago

BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success

The Hindu  

As Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme is seeing huge success and has led to an increased women ridership on buses, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is now considering the reintroduction of ‘Pink buses’ buses in Bengaluru. The pink bus idea is good and we are exploring the possibility of introducing new pink buses in the BMTC fleet, exclusively dedicated to women passengers,” he …

KSRTC introduces new ‘Ashwamedha’ service between Mysuru, Bengaluru
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Haryana plans to hire electric, CNG buses under kilometre scheme
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana plans to hire electric, CNG buses under kilometre scheme

Hindustan Times  

Haryana transport department is set to hire 1,000 green-compliant electric, CNG and diesel variant buses under the kilometre scheme with chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar giving approval to the proposal, according to official records. A committee headed by additional chief secretary and comprising ACS and principal secretary in a meeting held on August 3, 2023, had allowed the state transport …

Congress to Launch Rs 2.5K Monthly Aid to Women from February
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress to Launch Rs 2.5K Monthly Aid to Women from February

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress government is likely to launch the Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, one of three promises under the Maha Lakshmi guarantee, in the first week of February, according to official sources. Official sources said that instructions were issued to officials to complete online data entry of all the applicants by January 17 and initiate the verification process …

BMTC to provide feeder buses on permanent lease to companies and factories from April 1
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces addition of 1,400 electric buses to BMTC fleet by April 2024
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme
1 year ago

Telangana Chief Minister launches free bus rides for women and enhanced Aarogyasri Scheme

The Hindu  

December 09, 2023 02:22 pm | Updated 06:17 pm IST - HYDERABAD: On the third day after taking oath as Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy launched Maha Lakshmi Scheme and Rajiv Aarogyasri Scheme - enhanced to ₹10 lakh - in Hyderabad on Saturday. Under the Maha Lakshmi Scheme, girls, women and transgender persons of all ages, who are …

CM A. Revanth Reddy to flag-off Maha Lakshmi free bus' facility today
1 year ago

CM A. Revanth Reddy to flag-off Maha Lakshmi free bus' facility today

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will flag-off the Maha Lakshmi free bus scheme for women and third gender persons at the State Assembly around 1.30 pm here on Saturday. Only women from Telangana would be eligible to avail the service after furnishing valid identity cards to confirm their residence proof like Aadhaar card, driver licence or voter ID card. …

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

Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. Details
1 year, 1 month ago

Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. Details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's transport department has announced that the Shakti scheme, the free bus travel for women, has clocked 100 crore users since its launch in June this year. Shakti scheme in Karnataka clocks 100 crore free rides in five months. With 30.12 crore, 23.37 crore and 14.28 crore free bus rides for women respectively, Karnataka State Road Transport, Northwestern Karnataka Road …

BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon
1 year, 1 month 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 …

PM-eBus Sewa Scheme tenders to be out next week
1 year, 1 month ago

PM-eBus Sewa Scheme tenders to be out next week

Hindustan Times  

The first set of tenders for 3,000 electric buses under the recently announced ‘PM-ebus Sewa Scheme’ will likely be floated next week, according to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry. Union urban and housing affairs minister Hardeep SIngh Puri inaugurated the 16th UMI Conference & Exhibition 2023 The scheme, cleared by the Union cabinet in August this year, aims …

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Govt to Add More Buses to Meet Growing Passenger Demand

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Buoyed by the success of ‘Shakti’ scheme to allow free travel for women in State run buses which came into effect from June this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials concerned to initiate steps to procure as many as 5675 new buses to be pressed into service to cater to the growing demand of passengers. A couple …

Watch | Are women happy with Karnataka’s free bus travel scheme?
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch | Are women happy with Karnataka’s free bus travel scheme?

The Hindu  

Over 78 crore women passengers in Karnataka have travelled in the Road Transport Corporation buses since the launch of the Siddaramaiah-led government’s flagship Shakti scheme in June 2023. The scheme provides free bus travel to women of Karnataka domicile on non-luxury buses of the State-run Road Transport Corporation. The scheme means different things to different women. The Hindu posed these …

35 Bengaluru Metro feeder buses inaugurated; CEOs, top bureaucrats take bus ride
1 year, 2 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 …

As Bengaluru Metro's purple line opens, 37 feeder buses introduced
1 year, 2 months ago

As Bengaluru Metro's purple line opens, 37 feeder buses introduced

India Today  

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation introduced 37 new metro feeder buses to serve the Outer Ring Road-East Bengaluru IT corridor. This came after Bengaluru Metro began its operations on the new Purple Line on Monday. Metro feeder services will operate on two new routes, plying between Krishnaraja Puram metro station to Silk Board junction. The Purple Line metro services in …

Karnataka transport corp adds new non-AC sleeper bus model called ‘Pallakki’, to launch today
1 year, 2 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 …

Rs 1 Crore Insurance Cover for KSRTC Workers: DK Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Rs 1 Crore Insurance Cover for KSRTC Workers: DK Shivakumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday assured the transport employees of all the Road Transport Corporations that they will be given insurance coverage of Rs 1 crore and a resolution would be passed in soon in this regard. Speaking at the launch of 40 non-air condition Pallaki point-to-point express buses and 100 buses of Karnataka State Road …

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today

News 18  

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations in Bengaluru has called for a strike or “Bengaluru Bandh” today, September 11, which would result in a disruption of operations for all private commercial vehicles operating in Karnataka’s capital city. The strike in Bengaluru today will have an impact on an array of private transport services, including auto-rickshaws, cab aggregators and …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 3 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 …

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