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Staff shortage, non-induction of new buses hits operational efficiency of city bus services

Increasing traffic congestion over the years and poor road conditions have also had an impact

The Hindu

Bengaluru: Sir MV terminal comes to life, first train leaves for Ernakulam

BENGALURU : Fourteen months after its completion, the city’s third railway terminal at Byappanahalli came to life on Monday, but on a quiet note.

The Times of India

Connectivity to new Byappanahalli railway terminal a hassle: Passengers

BENGALURU: The opening of the much-delayed Sir M Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) Terminal has brought cheers to many, but has left some residents and passengers worried.

The Times of India

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Maiden train from Sir. M. Visvesvaraya Terminal to leave for Ernakulam on June 6

On Saturday, SWR and BMTC officials inspected the road heading to the terminal area to run feeder services

The Hindu

BMTC relaxes rules on purchase of monthly pass

Bengaluru

The Hindu

Bengaluru’s number of vehicles doubles in a decade, but BMTC fleet size remains stagnant

Number of buses in 2011-12 was 6,064, now it’s 6,763; while number of vehicles has grown from 50 lakh to 1 crore in the same period

The Hindu

Only 50% of bus stops in Bengaluru have shelters

Women face safety issues; people with disabilities and senior citizens disappointed with lack of inclusivity

The Hindu

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Construction of skywalk at Kengeri TTMC metro station hits roadblock

Work has been halted allegedly over pending bills; BBMP cites other reason

The Hindu

For the first time, KSRTC to operate e-buses on inter-district routes

Corporation will shortly open a depot for operating e-buses

The Hindu

In two months, e-buses to run on ORR and long-distance routes

Bengaluru

The Hindu

2 new Vajra AC bus routes

BENGALURU: BMTC began operating Vajra air-conditioned buses on two routes — KR Market to Shivajinagar and Central Silk Board to Kadugodi — on Thursday.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Demand up; BMTC runs few AC buses owing to diesel price hike

BENGALURU: With the city reeling under scorching heat and app-based cabs getting unreliable and expensive, the demand for AC buses has soared.

The Times of India

Bengaluru: Buy BMTC bus pass on mobile app, show your phone to travel

BENGALURU: You can now purchase BMTC passes (daily, weekly, monthly) through a mobile app and flash the same on your cellphone to proceed with your journey.

The Times of India

BMTC introduces digital passes on pilot basis

Bengaluru

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Top news developments in Karnataka on April 6, 2022

1. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is launching online pass and tickets as well

The Times of India

As several mobility projects remain non-starters, the joke’s on Bengalureans

BENGALURU: For Bengalureans, infrastructure projects missing deadlines is no surprise. On April Fools’ Day, TOI looks at projects that are ready but yet to be operational for reasons varying from the puzzling to the bizarre. Experts and passengers say adhoc planning, lack of political will and absence of accountability are…

The Hindu

Less than 200 garment workers have availed themselves of free BMTC bus passes

The ambitious Vanitha Sangathai scheme introduced by the Karnataka Government to provide free bus passes to garment workers continues to receive a lukewarm response

The Hindu

BMTC bus rams into elephant

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Biker killed in accident on ORR, motorists blame bollards

The incident has raised concerns over the safety hazard that bollards pose to motorists, especially as metro construction work from Central Silk Board Junction to K.R. Puram is currently underway

The Hindu

RTCs spend additional ₹17 per litre of diesel due to rise in bulk purchase rates

With fuel costs soaring, they have to shell out an additional ₹65 crore per month

The Times of India

Use app to buy BMTC bus passes

BENGALURU: Soon, you can get BMTC’s daily, weekly and monthly passes on a mobile app.

The Hindu

Just 24 of 90 e-buses operational owing to lack of charging points in Bengaluru

BMTC had launched the first e-bus service in the last week of December 2021

The Hindu

Karnataka Budget: Silence on BMTC a ‘huge betrayal’

The fact that Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation was ignored in the budget has irked activists who have been fighting for a robust affordable bus network in the city

The Hindu

Call to treat BMTC as public service and not ‘for-profit’

Govt. urged to allocate ₹1,000 crore in Budget for BMTC

The Hindu

Man crushed under wheels of BMTC bus in Bengaluru

A Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus rammed a scooter killing the pillion rider on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Prem Shankar Prasad, 35, an electrician. The incident took place on ITPL Road in Whitefield. when he was heading to work.

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