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Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu loses momentum

A Karnataka bandh against Cauvery water release saw protests in Mandya and detentions elsewhere. Major cities like Bengaluru remained largely unaffected as support for the bandh withdrew. Activist Vatal Nagaraj was taken into preventive custody before planned protests could begin. Farmers protested in Mandya, carrying empty pots and horse gram…

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Bangalore bandh today August 13: Will taxi, bus, metro, airport, rail service be affected? Check strike timings, areas and services that may be affected in Bengaluru

Bandh in Bangalore Today: Karnataka is observing a bandh on August 13 over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute. In Bengaluru, the impact is expected to be limited as several major organisations have not backed the shutdown. Check bandh timings, affected areas, transport services, schools, offices and the reason behind today's protest.

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Bengaluru Metro rail fines: From playing music to sitting on coach floors, you may have to pay Rs 2,500 for these violations in Namma Metro

Namma Metro commuters can now be fined up to Rs 2,500 for playing music or videos on speaker, watching content without earphones, and other disruptive behaviour. Here's a look at the new rules and the revised penalties.

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Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced the same during a surprise ride; UPI to be offered

Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills…

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Transport activists and unions raise concerns over Karnataka RTCs’ contract model for bus operations

Following a recent protest by outsourced electric bus drivers of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), transport activists and transport employees’ unions are voicing opposition to the government’s operation of buses under the gross cost contract (GCC) model.

The Hindu

Despite earlier resolution, BMTC UPI payment errors resurface causing inconvenience to commuters

BMTC buses face UPI payment glitches causing inconvenience for passengers and issue resolved after double payment error detected

The Hindu

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Commuters face inconvenience as UPI payments fail on BMTC airport buses

BMTC airport bus passengers face inconvenience as UPI payment services fail, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated.

The Hindu

Mobile theft gang arrested in Bengaluru

The Whitefield police have arrested a gang of five for were stealing mobile phones in BMTC buses. The police recovered 107 mobile phones of various companies worth ₹30 lakh from them.

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BMTC driver assaulted over trivial row in Bengaluru

A BMTC bus conductor-cum-driver sustained injuries after an armed gang attacked him over a trivial row at the KS layout bus stand recently. The victim, Nagendra, sustained multiple injuries to his head, eyes and hand, and was admitted to hospital.

The Hindu

BMTC bus encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru

BMTC bus crew encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru, cub rescued, mother leopard still at large.

The Hindu

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Filling mobility gaps: Learning from cities worldwide

Struggling to connect and streamline its multiple mobility modes, can Bengaluru learn from transport innovations designed and enforced with much care in many cities worldwide? From seamless inter-modal connectivity to common ticketing to tech-based predictability of public transport, the best practices are not rocket science but doable without mammoth investments.

The Hindu

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

Man jumps in front of moving BMTC bus, dies

A 35-year-old wall painter was killed after he allegedly jumped in front of a moving BMTC bus at Kamakshipalya on Friday.

The Hindu

Rameshwaram cafe blast: Suspect may have boarded multiple buses and taken a circuitous route to reach cafe

Bengaluru City Police analyzing CCTV footage to track suspected bomber's circuitous bus route to Rameshwaram Cafe.

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Karnataka’s four road transport corporations shell out ₹20.55 crore monthly in toll payments

The four road transport corporations (RTCs) have made a toll payment of ₹20.55 crore on an average every month, according to data from the Transport Department

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BMTC starts QR code services at 40 metro stations to get updates on metro feeder buses

BMTC introduces QR code services in Bengaluru metro stations for live bus tracking and journey planning.

The Hindu

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20 new buses added to BMTC fleet

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has added 12 Vayu Vajra buses to operate on three different routes and eight normal buses which will operate on a single route in the city. Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy flagged off these buses which are new additions to the BMTC’s fleet.

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Namma Metro set to expand to Tumakuru and Devanahalli

The 2024-2025 Karnataka State Budget plans to expand Namma Metro and add new buses to promote public transport in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

KSRTC, BMTC win national awards

KSRTC and BMTC win SKOCH national awards for labour welfare, Shakti scheme, and passenger safety initiatives.

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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.

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