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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

Around 42 lakh women can travel free in govt. buses from 1 p.m. today in State

The Congress government is all set to launch Shakti, the free bus travel scheme for women, one of the party’s five poll guarantees, in Bengaluru on Sunday. Women are eligible to travel for free in government-run non-luxury buses operated by BMTC, KSRTC, NWRTC, and NEKRTC from 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023

BMTC to procure 120 electric mini-buses

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is in the process of procuring 120 mini-buses to cater as metro feeder services, and serve the last mile connectivity in the city, said Sathyavathi. G., Managing Director of BMTC.

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

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BMTC has no tolerance for misbehaviour by crew, traffic indiscipline

The BMTC is in the process of training its employees in safe driving and soft skills and recently finished the training of 200 to 300 crew members. While a few readers had raised questions about the infamous bad behaviour and rash driving of the crew, Sathyavathi G., MD, BMTC, said…

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

‘Quality bus shelters are need of the hour and women safety is top priority’

“Going forward, more corporate companies should come up to set up good infrastructure bus shelters in the city,“ said Sathyavathi G., Managing Director, BMTC. While answering readers’ questions about the bad state of bus shelters in the city during the #THTalksBengaluru, a live chat with The Hindu, she said that…

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

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The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Bus commuters’ forum submits various demands on BMTC to new CM

As the new government takes charge, the Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike has listed critical issues of mobility, city planning, and governance that need urgent and systemic attention

The Hindu · May 28, 2023

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#THtalksBengaluru: Live chat with BMTC MD on June 1

On June 1 [Thursday], IAS officer Sathyavathi G., Managing Director of BMTC, will answer citizens’ questions as she participates in #THtalksBengaluru

The Hindu · May 28, 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

Bengaluru’s to do list this weekend

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Flyovers, Namma Metro to Tumakuru, tunnel roads in CBD: How many manifesto promises will Congress fulfill?

In the manifesto, released prior to the elections, the Congress had many big promises for Bengalurureans and now all eyes on how many it can fulfill

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

With many BMTC buses on poll duty, commuters faced hardship

With the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) deploying its buses for election duty, commuters had a tough time on Wednesday to get public transport.

The Hindu · May 10, 2023

Shortage of buses forces KSRTC to run BMTC buses on long-distance routes

Curtailment of bus services operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) resulted in chaos at the Majestic bus-stand on Tuesday evening. Passengers were seen making desperate attempts to get on the buses and had heated arguments with staff of the corporation for not running adequate buses.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

BMTC conductor killed in freak accident

A 59-year-old BMTC bus conductor was killed after being crushed to death by a bus in Yelahanka New Town on Tuesday.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

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The Hindu · May 8, 2023

High-decibel public campaign comes to an end with roadshows, rallies by all parties

With high-decibel public campaign coming to an end on Monday evening, amidst rains in several parts, all political parties made their last-ditch effort to woo voters on Monday. Tuesday will be confined to door-to-door campaigns.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: SSLC results see overall pass percentage of 83.89, and more

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

RTCs caution public about curtailed bus services on May 9, 10

Road Transport Corporations in Karnataka have cautioned the general public that on May 9 and 10, they are curtailing the number of services to provide buses for election duty.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

At night, BMTC leaves waiting passengers anxious

In a city like Bengaluru, which is home to many types of industries and service sectors, the public transport system at night leaves a lot to be desired. Regular commuters complain of night bus services that are few and far between, forcing them to rely on autos, taxis or private…

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Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2023

Karnataka: Conductor charred to death after bus he was sleeping in catches fire in Bengaluru

A 45-year-old bus conductor was killed in a massive fire that broke out in a bus parked at BMTC bus stand. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2022

Bengaluru: 79% bus users in favour of free services for women, students, says survey

BENGALURU: A whopping 79% of respondents in a survey are in support of free bus travel, especially for targeted groups like women and students as they are far more dependent on public transport.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

Video | Why BU students want ban on vehicles inside campus

An accident in which a girl came under the wheels of a BMTC bus in Bengaluru triggered a protest by Bangalore University students

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022

Gang of three arrested for stealing mobile phones from BMTC passengers

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The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Shortage of drivers puts 900 BMTC buses off the roads in Bengaluru

Despite having a fleet size of 6,798 buses, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is able to run only around 5,600; there is scope to run an additional 900 buses on a daily basis, but a shortage of drivers has halted those plans There is a shortage of about 5,000 drivers in…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2022

BMTC’s loans over 5 years at ₹1,324 crore; ₹679 crore paid back

Bengaluru

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022

KSRTC mulling over introducing double-decker buses on short-distance routes from Bengaluru

Taking a cue from the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is also contemplating introducing double-decker buses

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