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 operation increasing by 69,372 km in Andhra Pradesh. With the MoU coming into effect, 1,322 buses of APSRTC will operate along 2,34,762 km per day in Karnataka versus 1,489 buses of KSRTC covering 2,26,044 km in Andhra Pradesh. In this connection, KSRTC MD Anbukumar visited RTC House, Vijayawada, on Thursday accompanied by KSRTC director Prasanth Kumar Mishra, CTM D. Anthony George, and CTM S. Rajesh.

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APSRTC to run 7,200 special buses to cater to Sankranti rush
3 days, 5 hours ago

APSRTC to run 7,200 special buses to cater to Sankranti rush

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will run 7,200 special buses to cater to the additional Sankranthi festival crowd. He said before the festival, 3,900 special buses would be pressed into service. For people’s return journey after the festival, 3,300 special buses would be operated. Before the festival, the special buses would be operated from January 8 to January …

‘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 …

One year on, TGSRTC aims for transition to electric buses; implements zero-fare scheme for women, sees spike in ridership by nearly 28%
1 month ago

One year on, TGSRTC aims for transition to electric buses; implements zero-fare scheme for women, sees spike in ridership by nearly 28%

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to replace its entire diesel fleet in Hyderabad Greater Zone with 2,800 electric buses, marking a significant step toward creating a sustainable public transport system. The past year has also witnessed the successful implementation of the Mahalakshmi Scheme., as many as 110.93 crore zero-fare tickets to women passengers were issued, leading to …

KSRTC moves to cashless payments: UPI facility now available on every bus
1 month, 4 weeks ago

KSRTC moves to cashless payments: UPI facility now available on every bus

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has launched cashless payment options on its buses, allowing passengers to pay via UPI across the entire KSRTC network. Anbu Kumar, Managing Director of KSRTC, told HT.com that the Electronic Ticketing Machines were introduced in the state ten years ago, but they did not have UPI or card payment facilities. This initiative makes KSRTC …

Karthika Masam: APSRTC launches 150 special buses to tackle rush in Guntur
2 months ago

Karthika Masam: APSRTC launches 150 special buses to tackle rush in Guntur

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: As Karthika Masam brings a surge of devotees to Shiva temples, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has launched 150 special buses across Guntur district, in service until November 30. Last year, the RTC earned over Rs 45 lakh from 134 special buses during the season, and this year, it aims to exceed Rs 50 lakh in revenue. …

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 …

APSRTC to run 6,100 special buses during Dasara festival from October 4 to 20
3 months, 1 week ago

APSRTC to run 6,100 special buses during Dasara festival from October 4 to 20

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has announced that it will run 6,100 special buses from October 4 to 20 to clear the rush of passengers during the Dasara festivities. In addition to regular services, special buses would be run to major cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, Rajamahendravaram, Anantapur, Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Kadapa, Bheemavaram, …

TNSTC, Coimbatore, to replace 100 red buses with new ultra low-floor buses over the next two months
4 months, 1 week ago

TNSTC, Coimbatore, to replace 100 red buses with new ultra low-floor buses over the next two months

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Coimbatore, will replace over 55% of the low-floor red buses plying on city routes with ultra low-floor buses. Out of the 180 low-floor red buses that TNSTC, Coimbatore, operates on city routes, 100 will be replaced with the ultra low-floor buses, S. Sridharan, general manager, TNSTC, Coimbatore, said. During December 2023, the State government …

Andhra Pradesh Targets Accident-Free Roads: Transport Minister
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Targets Accident-Free Roads: Transport Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Friday said the government aims to reduce road accidents in the state and is working towards making Andhra Pradesh an "accident free state." Ramprasad Reddy mentioned that to transform Andhra Pradesh into an accident-free state, more buses will be added to the APSRTC fleet. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, he said the …

APSRTC needs 8,000 more buses, says Transport Minister
5 months 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 …

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister launches 26 APSRTC buses in Eluru
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister launches 26 APSRTC buses in Eluru

The Hindu  

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy flagged off 26 starliners, super-luxury and ultra-deluxe buses at the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus depot in Eluru on August 8. The Minister said that the APSRTC had purchased 1,400 new buses. Alleging that the previous YSR Congress Party government had not bought a single new APSRRTC bus during its five-year tenure, Mr. …

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 …

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 …

KSRTC to roll out 300 electric buses for efficient, eco-friendly intercity travel
5 months, 3 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 …

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telangana RTC to acquire more buses: Transport minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday said the Telangana Road Transport Corporation would be strengthened to improve the public transport facility in the state. Flagging off the Rajadhani AC bus and three delux services at the RTC depot here, he said 3,035 employees would be recruited in the corporation and tenders would be called for purchase of another 1,500 …

KSRTC to launch new long-distance air-conditioned sleeper bus services from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Puri: Report
5 months, 4 weeks 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
6 months 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 …

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP
6 months, 1 week ago

Delay Likely to 'Free Bus Transport for Women' Scheme in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has made it clear that the promised free bus transport for women in Andhra Pradesh will be delayed, but it “will be implemented.” “We are studying the systems in Karnataka and Telangana RTCs. He emphasised the pivotal role of both workers and passengers within the organisation and said the government would provide the workers …

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister
6 months, 2 weeks ago

RTC bus station at Kuppam will be developed, says Transport Minister

The Hindu  

Minister of Transport Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has said that the APSRTC bus stand at Kuppam will be developed on par with the bus depots of the highest standard in the country. Mr. Ramprasad Reddy, along with the senior officials of APSRTC Nellore Zone and depots in Chittoor district, launched five new buses at the Kuppam depot on June 26. After …

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 …

Poll ready: 590 additional TSRTC buses for districts, AP
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

5,458 APSRTC buses allotted to shift men and material to polling stations
7 months, 4 weeks ago

5,458 APSRTC buses allotted to shift men and material to polling stations

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has allotted 5,458 buses to the District Election Officers for shifting the election staff and equipment to the polling centres in view of the General and Assembly elections in the State on Monday, May 13. He said that in addition to this, the Corporation was running additional bus services from the neighbouring States …

TN to get 7k new buses by next year as 52 per cent of the fleet across state old
8 months, 1 week ago

TN to get 7k new buses by next year as 52 per cent of the fleet across state old

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: There is an increase in t proportion of overaged government buses in the state, now at 52.73%, as the procurement of new buses did not happen for two years due to the Covid-19 lockdown-induced fund crunch, said the transport department on Friday. In the light of recent incidents involving parts of buses such as footboards and seats getting detached …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Andhra Pradesh to procure 1,000 e-buses from centre
1 year, 4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh to procure 1,000 e-buses from centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has sent a proposal to the centre for procuring 1,000 new electric buses to operate them on several routes in the state. The APSRTC authorities propose to operate the new e-buses on 11 routes covering several parts in the state. A senior RTC official said, “We will operate the buses under the gross cost contract …

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 …

APSRTC plying 3800 special buses with ordinary fare for Maha Shivaratri
1 year, 10 months ago

APSRTC plying 3800 special buses with ordinary fare for Maha Shivaratri

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: APSRTC Managing Director, Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, has said the entity would run 3800 special buses for Maha Shivratri with the provision of temporary bus stations with all facilities at Shaiva Kshetras for the convenience of the devotees. It will operate 675 buses to Kotappakonda in Guntur district to carry about 4.60 lakh devotees, 650 buses to Srisailam in Kurnool …

APSRTC earns ₹7.9 crore pre-Sankranti
1 year, 11 months ago

APSRTC earns ₹7.9 crore pre-Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC has earned an additional revenue of ₹7.90 crore by operating special services during the period before Sankranti festival even though it did not charge any extra fare. Last year, during the same period, it earned ₹7.17 crore, though it collected fare 50 percent extra fare than normal. Last year, RTC operated only 2,400 special buses during the pre-Sankranti …

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares
2 years ago

Ahead of Sankranti, private operators jack up bus fares

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI/VISAKHAPATNAM: Cashing in on the Sankranti festival rush, private bus operators have jacked up the fares for buses plying on several routes across Andhra Pradesh as also to neighbouring Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. While the APSRTC has decided not to collect extra fares in the 6,400 special buses in operation during the festival season, private bus operators have increased …

Maha-Karnataka Border Row: All 145 MSRTC Buses Carrying 7,000 Devotees Return to Kolhapur From Annual Fair in K'taka
2 years, 1 month ago

Maha-Karnataka Border Row: All 145 MSRTC Buses Carrying 7,000 Devotees Return to Kolhapur From Annual Fair in K'taka

News 18  

The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation on Thursday said all its 145 buses that carried around 7,000 pilgrims from the state to Saundatti in Karnataka for an annual fair at goddess Yellamma temple earlier this week, returned safely to Kolhapur with the devotees this morning amid a simmering border row between the two states. The border row spilt onto roads …

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 …

Tamil Nadu government running special buses for Deepavali
2 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu government running special buses for Deepavali

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Arrangements have been made to run 16,888 bus services to enable people travel to their native places for Deepavali in three days starting from Friday, October 21, and also operate 13,152 buses for them to return to their workplaces after the festival from October 24 to 26. So from Madhavaram new bus stand, buses going through Red Hills to …

APSRTC’s Dasara bonanza to commuters
2 years, 3 months ago

APSRTC’s Dasara bonanza to commuters

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Road Transport Corporation had in the previous years been collecting 50 percent extra fare from those travelling by its Dasara special buses. A family of four is forced to spend at least ₹1,800 to ₹2,400 for reaching Vijayawada and returning to Hyderabad in Dasara special buses. The corporation has made arrangements to operate special bus services to …

Operators keep their plans, buses ready in Nellore, Ongole to meet Dasara rush
2 years, 3 months ago

Operators keep their plans, buses ready in Nellore, Ongole to meet Dasara rush

The Hindu  

The hustle and bustle associated with Dasara is back with a bang in south coastal Andhra Pradesh as the health situation arising out of COVID-19 has fully come under control. Over 200 special bus services will be run by the APSRTC from, among other places, Nellore and Ongole in south coastal Andhra region to Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam. Only normal …

Sparing passengers a fare hike, APSRTC keeps festive spirit up
2 years, 3 months ago

Sparing passengers a fare hike, APSRTC keeps festive spirit up

The Hindu  

Anumolu Chandra Kumar is upbeat. Private operators worried The State RTC move to announce its decision early, giving ample time to people to revise their travel choice, has become a cause of worry for private bus operators who make a killing during festival seasons by jacking up the ticket fares manifold. “This may have an impact on the business of …

APSRTC not to hike fare of Dasara specials
2 years, 3 months ago

APSRTC not to hike fare of Dasara specials

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Road Transport Corporation will operate during Dasara festival 4,500 special buses from Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and other places to 21 cities in Andhra Pradesh without collecting any extra fare. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao said 2,100 of these special buses will be operated before Dasara and 2,400 buses after the festival to clear the rush. The corporation MD said …

Nostalgia as APSRTC turns 90-year old
2 years, 6 months ago

Nostalgia as APSRTC turns 90-year old

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation on Wednesday reached a milestone of turning 90 years. It was exactly 90 years ago when 27 buses owned by the state hit roads during Nizam of Hyderabad’s reign. When Hyderabad state merged with India in September 1950, the seventh and last Nizam, Osman Ali Khan Bahadur, handed over the RTC to Indian …

APSRTC to operate 7000 special buses for Sankranti
3 years ago

APSRTC to operate 7000 special buses for Sankranti

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: APSRTC MD Dwarka Thirumala Rao said on Thursday that 7000 special buses will be operated from July 7 to 18 to meet the travel needs of the people durig this Sankranti festival. “There will be a 50 per cent additional ticket rate in the special buses and the buses would be operated based on the demand.” Addressing a press …

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 …

Covid-19: Karnataka to operate 3,000 buses from June 21 as travel curbs relax
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: Karnataka to operate 3,000 buses from June 21 as travel curbs relax

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation on Sunday said it planned to operate about 3,000 buses initially from June 21, with the government relaxing Covid-19 restrictions and permitting bus operations with riders. "The Government of Karnataka has issued orders relaxing the Covid-19 restrictions imposed in the state, except in Mysuru District and has permitted bus operations with 50 per cent …

No increase in special buses for Deepavali
4 years, 1 month ago

No increase in special buses for Deepavali

The Hindu  

With a day to go for Deepavali, Coimbatore Division of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has not increased the number of special buses due to reduction in number of passengers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An official from TNSTC Coimbatore Division said only 436 special buses were being operated from four districts for Deepavali from Thursday. TNSTC Coimbatore Division had set …

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