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BMTC conductor arrested for assaulting female passenger over ticket dispute

The Siddapura police arrested a 35-year-old Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conductor on the charge of assaulting a 24-year-old private firm employee over a ticket row on Tuesday.

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

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

As Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme is seeing huge success and has led to an increased women ridership on buses, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is now considering the reintroduction of ‘Pink buses’ buses in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

BMTC to start advance booking facility for Wonder-La Amusement Park Vajra buses

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation(BMTC) will start advance booking facility for the buses which are operating 10 Air-Conditioned services with 20 single trips to Wonder-La Amusement Park on four routes from different parts of the city starting from January 15.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

BMTC crew fail to follow passenger safety norms; buses keep doors open

Despite the Road Transport Corporations (RTC) issuing a circular to follow passenger safety norms and close bus doors before the bus moves, most Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses in the city are not following the rules.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka | How does Shakti scheme work?

The Fare-Free Public Transport (FFPT) has been adopted in many countries and by various States in India. Australia and certain pockets of the U.S., among others, experimented with the concept for many years.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Poor bus connectivity prevents garment workers from benefitting under Shakti Scheme

The Shakti scheme, which provides free bus rides for women, was expected to benefit over three lakh strong, mostly women, garment workforce in the city. However, an on-ground reality check reveals that the garment workers who have been depending on private transport facilities like tempos, and share autos, haven’t shifted…

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Shakti scheme: Crowded state-run buses, no passengers for premium buses in Bengaluru

A day after the Shakti scheme was launched, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses were crowded, leading to a demand for increasing the bus fleet

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Karnataka launches free bus services for women

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday launched free travel scheme for women in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) under 'Shakti Yojana'. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 11, 2023

KSRTC and BMTC buses to continue accepting ₹2,000 notes

After the Hoskote depot of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) issued an order to not accept ₹2,000 notes from passengers, the corporation on Sunday clarified that the BMTC Central Office had not issued any such orders to the staff.

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

Free BMTC bus rides put a smile on Bengaluru passengers

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation offered free bus rides to passengers on Independence Day as it became a corporation

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2022