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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

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 …

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23 hours, 37 minutes ago

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy visited the Visakhapatnam Depot of APS RTC, as part of his North Andhra tour, on Sunday. Gajuwaka MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao said that measures would be taken for introduction of the ‘free bus scheme for women’, as promised by the TDP before the elections, in the near future. RTC Zonal …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: In a major step towards sustainable public transport, transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that the Public Transportation Department will soon receive 2,000 electric buses. Accompanied by MLA B Vijaya Chandra, Minister Reddy toured the town in the newly introduced buses and stressed the government's commitment to reorganising the RTC and recruiting drivers and conductors. The Minister announced plans …

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After six years, Puducherry government hikes bus fares

The Hindu

The Puducherry government has revised bus fares of town service buses, stage carriages, express stage carriages and night service buses with immediate effect. For Stage carriages other than Express stage carriages plying within the Union Territory, a fare not exceeding ₹10 would be charged for a distance of up to 10 km and 75 paise more for every additional kilometre. …

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Noida to have electric bus service by THIS time in 2025

India TV News

Noida: The Noida authority on December 17 clarified that it has formed a special purpose vehicle to run the bus service of the city. After following directions of the Uttar Pradesh government, the three authorities - Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority - have formed the SPV as the government intends to connect Noida International Airport, located …

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6 days, 14 hours ago

Delhi govt seeks public suggestions to address road congestion, improve travel time in city

India TV News

In order to tackle road congestion and enhance travel efficiency, the Delhi Transport Department has sought suggestions and objections from the general public and other stakeholders on its proposal to restructure inter-state bus operations. "Transport Department intends to obtain comments/inputs from the general public/other stakeholders for inter-state bus operations from dedicated inter-state bus terminals," the notice read. The department believes …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Halt privatisation of BEST services: Workers’ union to BMC

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: If the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking wants to restore its former glory and regain people’s trust, the privatisation of its bus services must be halted immediately. This was the demand made by the BEST Kamgar Sena, a workers’ union, in a letter sent to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in the aftermath of the BEST bus accident in …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking received a boost on Monday, as in the first day of the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that 1,300 electric buses will be added to its fleet soon. Meanwhile, before Fadnavis’s announcement, BEST had placed orders for 2,300 buses, which include 2100 AC single-decker …

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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 …

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Days after Kurla accident, BEST bus runs over a 27-year-old biker

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: A week after eight people were crushed to death by BEST buses, the city witnessed another fatal incident on Saturday night. A 27-year-old bike rider, Dikshit Rajput, lost his life after being struck by a BEST bus near the Shivaji Nagar bus depot in Govandi West at approximately 11:30 pm. BEST bus services resumed along Kurla West Station Road …

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1 week, 1 day ago

348 free buses for women operate in Salem district, says Minister

The Hindu

As many as 348 buses are operated in Salem district for free travel for women, said Minister for Tourism R. Rajendran on Sunday. Flagging off five new buses for women’s free travel at the Muthamizh Arignar Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi Nootrandu Managara Perunthu Nilaiyam in the presence of District Collector R. Brindha Devi and Mayor A. Ramachandran, the Minister said Chief …

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1 week, 1 day ago

UPSRTC to deploy QRTs on seven key routes leading to Prayagraj for emergencies

Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has deployed 350 shuttle buses to ensure smooth travel for visitors and devotees during Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses A team of 22 officers will oversee the operations to ensure efficiency during the Mahakumbh, starting January 13, 2025. UP’s minister of state for transport, Dayashankar Singh, stated that …

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1 week, 2 days ago

BEST services resume in Kurla 4 days after crash that killed 7, injured 42

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: BEST services resumed in the crowded area around Kurla railway station on Friday afternoon -- four days after the accident, following which services were suspended. An officer from Kurla police station said, “BEST had stopped services on this route apprehensive of backlash from angry crowds. Residents who were facing trouble due to non-availability of buses are relieved as auto …

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1 week, 2 days 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 …

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1 week, 2 days ago

10-day Karthigai Deepam comes to a close; over 40 lakh people participate

The Hindu

: The 10-day Karthigai Deepam festival of the Arunachaleswara temple came to a close on Friday with over 40 lakh people visiting the temple town to witness the lighting of the Maha Deepam at 6 p.m. on Arunachala Hill. The day began with puja followed by the lighting of Bharani Deepam at the temple around 3.30 a.m. Collector D. Bhaskara …

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1 week, 4 days ago

7000 new electric buses, floating jetties: Here's How UP getting ready for Maha Kumbh 2025

India TV News

With just a few days left for the Maha Kumbh to begin, Uttar Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Dayashankar Singh on Thursday said that the authorities have arranged 7000 new electric and CNG buses and that 1.5 lakh toilets have been built for the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Meanwhile, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, CM Yogi personally …

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1 week, 4 days ago

EPA grants $135 million to California for electric school buses and trucks

LA Times

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to grant $135 million to California school districts and state and local governments to help them switch to battery electric vehicles. Gavin Newsom’s August announcement of $500 million in state aid to put 1,000 electric school buses on the road in California. If the awards go through in time, the Los Angeles district will …

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Devotees Reaching Tamil Nadu Temple Told to Follow Safety Guidelines

Deccan Chronicle

Anantapur: The Tamil Nadu police has urged the AP police to advise caution to devotees from the state reaching the Arunachaleswara Temple in Tiruvannamalai for the Maha Deepam and Giri Pradakshina on December 13. In view of the heavy rush, devotees flooding Tiruvannamalai should strictly follow the safety guidelines set by the temple, a TN police advisory to AP police …

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Over 3,400 special buses, 20 special trains to be operated to Tiruvannamalai for Maha Deepam

The Hindu

: Over 3,400 special buses and 20 special trains will operate to Tiruvannamalai town for Maha Deepam on December 13. Collector D. Bhaskara Pandian, along with Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department officials, inspected the arrangements in place, including civic amenities such as temporary bus stands and sanitary facilities on Girivalam path and Arunachaleswara temple premises on Wednesday. In view …

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Switch EiV12, E1 low floor electric city buses unveiled. To serve India, Europe

India Today

Global electric bus and light commercial vehicle manufacturer Switch Mobility, which is a subsidiary of Ashok Leyland and part of the Hinduja Group, today unveiled its new electric city buses -- EiV12 and E1. While both electric buses share design philosophies and EV architecture, the Switch EiV12 is for the Indian market and the Switch E1 is for the European …

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Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The cancellation of scheduled trips due to shortage of crew to operate buses has resulted in the State Transport Undertakings in Tamil Nadu reporting a total revenue loss of Rs 495.27 crore from 2017-18 to 2021-22. A report of the office of Comptroller and Auditor General tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday, however, revealed that hundreds of bus drivers …

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Human Error and Lack of Proper Training Led to Kurla Bus Tragedy, Suspect RTO Officials

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Regional Transport Office officials on Tuesday said they suspect that a "human error" and "lack of proper training" led to the horrific accident in Mumbai's Kurla, where a BEST bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others. The RTO team led by motor vehicle inspector Bharat Jadhav completed the inspection of the bus at the BEST's Kurla …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Political parties trade charges over BEST mishap

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Not 24 hours after a runaway BEST claimed 7 lives and left 42 other injured in Kurla on Monday night, politicians have begun trading charges over the horrific accident. Political parties trade charges over BEST mishap The Bharatiya Janata Party is blaming Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray for the BEST’s decision to wet-lease buses, while the Sena is blaming …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Demand for MSRTC buses increases due to schemes for senior citizens & women

Hindustan Times

The Maharashtra State Transport Corporation has got a good response to the ‘Amrut Jyeshtha Nagarik Yojana’ and ‘Mahila Samman Yojana’ introduced by the state government for senior citizen- and women- passengers of the transport body, respectively. The state government started the ‘Amrit Jyeshtha Nagarik Yojana’ for senior citizens above 75 years of age on August 26, 2022; and the ‘Mahila …

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Transport Minister Inaugurates New Bus Services in Vizag

Transport Minister flags off four new RTC buses from Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh to Get 2,000 Electric Buses

After six years, Puducherry government hikes bus fares

Noida to have electric bus service by THIS time in 2025

Delhi govt seeks public suggestions to address road congestion, improve travel time in city

Halt privatisation of BEST services: Workers’ union to BMC

Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet

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

Days after Kurla accident, BEST bus runs over a 27-year-old biker

348 free buses for women operate in Salem district, says Minister

UPSRTC to deploy QRTs on seven key routes leading to Prayagraj for emergencies

BEST services resume in Kurla 4 days after crash that killed 7, injured 42

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

10-day Karthigai Deepam comes to a close; over 40 lakh people participate

7000 new electric buses, floating jetties: Here's How UP getting ready for Maha Kumbh 2025

EPA grants $135 million to California for electric school buses and trucks

Devotees Reaching Tamil Nadu Temple Told to Follow Safety Guidelines

Over 3,400 special buses, 20 special trains to be operated to Tiruvannamalai for Maha Deepam

Switch EiV12, E1 low floor electric city buses unveiled. To serve India, Europe

Bus crew shortage, mismanagement cost Tamil Nadu STUs Rs 495 crore, says CAG report

Human Error and Lack of Proper Training Led to Kurla Bus Tragedy, Suspect RTO Officials

Political parties trade charges over BEST mishap

Demand for MSRTC buses increases due to schemes for senior citizens & women