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Karnataka bus fare hike: BMTC, KSRTC, airport bus passengers to pay more from tonight, check revised fares

Karnataka has increased fares across its four state-run transport corporations, with BMTC passengers in Bengaluru facing hikes of up to Rs 10 and KSRTC fares rising by up to Rs 9. The revised rates take effect from Wednesday midnight, November 4, amid rising diesel costs. The move comes days after…

The Economic Times · Nov 4

Mysore Dasara: Best Spots for Jamboo Savari and When the Palace Lights On

The Route, the Crowd, and Why Your Position MattersThe Jamboo Savari covers roughly five kilometres, from the Mysore Palace to Bannimantap grounds, and the procession moves at the pace of a decorated elephant carrying a 750-kilogram golden howdah. That slowness is both the gift and the trap. The procession is…

Times Life · Oct 19

KSRTC implements surprise breathalyser tests to enhance safety measures

In a bid to bolster safety measures and mitigate road accidents, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has implemented surprise breathalyser tests for its drivers. This decision was made during a monthly meeting chaired by Anbu Kumar, Managing Director, KSRTC.

The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024

KSRTC raises relief amount for Employees’ Family Welfare Scheme

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the relief amount for its Employees’ Family Welfare Scheme from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Two women run over by reversing KSRTC bus in Karnataka's Tumakuru

Two women died after a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus driver hit them while reversing the vehicle at a bus stop in Tumakuru district on Friday, said police. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 15, 2023

KSRTC unveils prototypes for ‘point to point’ and ‘express’ bus services

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has unveiled prototypes for two innovative services: ‘point to point’ and ‘express’. These buses are set to operate between district headquarters and Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Prashant Kumar Mishra is new Deputy Commissioner of Ballari

Prashant Kumar Mishra, a 2014 Karnataka cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, who was serving as Director (Personnel), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Bengaluru, has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Ballari.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

KSRTC board approves induction of premier buses to the fleet

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Friday in a board meeting decided to induct premier coaches buses in the fleet by procuring 44 non-AC sleeper buses, and four AC sleeper buses.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

KSRTC e-bus accident: Two passengers in ICU

Two passengers of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) electric bus that met with an accident on the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway on Wednesday are in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to officials. 

The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023

KSRTC e-bus driver killed, 25 passengers injured in accident on Bengaluru Mysuru Expressway

The driver of a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) electric bus was killed on the spot, and 25 passengers were injured after a tyre of a pickup vehicle carrying plywood sheets burst, resulting in the plywood sheets hitting the bus and the driver.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023