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BMTC to induct 921 non-AC Electric buses soon; all four RTCs to add 3,888 new buses to its fleet

BMTC to induct 921 electric buses from Tata Motors. KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC to add 3,888 new buses. BMTC to purchase 840 BS-6 compliant buses, 100 electric buses under NCAP, 20 mini buses under SUTF. KSRTC to buy 620 buses, 300 electric buses under GCC. NWKRTC to buy 286 buses,…

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

KSRTC will stand on its own feet if idling 1,200 buses are run, says CMD

KSRTC can avoid dep. reliance by making 1,200 idle buses operational, generating ₹30 cr. revenue. This, along with avg. ₹210 cr. revenue, can help disburse salaries on time. Employees oppose 12-hr single-duty system, but it can help launch more services. List of absentees to be prepared before taking legal action.…

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

Bus accidents claimed 1,971 lives in last 5 years in Karnataka

The main reasons for bus accidents, according to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, were speeding and ferrying more passengers than the stipulated capacity.

The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023

KSRTC distributes ₹1 crore accident relief cheques to dependents of deceased employees

Karnataka Minister Reddy handed out ₹1 crore accident relief insurance cheques to families of deceased employees. KSRTC implemented unique scheme offering ₹1 crore coverage for on/off-duty accidental death. Premium-free insurance of ₹50 lakhs from SBI & additional ₹50 lakhs from United India Insurance with ₹885 annual premium.

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

KSRTC’s women bus drivers for SWIFT will soon be ferrying commuters around Thiruvananthapuram

Four women in Kerala are being trained to drive KSRTC's new fleet of 163 electric buses. Anila, Jisna, Sheena and Sreekutty are determined to take up the responsibility of ferrying passengers safely around the State. They are motivated to be independent and earn a living, and are proud to be…

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

After ruckus, probe ordered into suicide attempt by KSRTC driver who blamed Minister for transfer

The government on Thursday ordered a probe by officials of the Home and Transport departments into the episode of an attempt to suicide by a KSRTC driver-cum-conductor of Nagamangala taluk, H.R. Jagadish, after he was transferred, allegedly at the behest of district in-charge Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy for political reasons.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

HDK accuses Congress of promoting ‘transfer business’, ‘hate politics’

The suicide attempt by a KSRTC staffer on his being transferred from Nagamangala in Mandya district has taken a political turn with the former Chief Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy seeking the dismissal of Mandya district in charge Minister N. Cheluvayaswamy.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Karnataka govt orders police probe into KSRTC driver's suicide attempt

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has ordered a police probe into the Nagamangala KSRTC driver Jagadish’s suicide attempt on Thursday for being transferred from his home depot, wherein he had named agriculture minister and local MLA N Cheluvarayaswamy in his suicide note.

The Times of India · Jul 6, 2023

57 lakh women in Mysuru take free bus rides in June

In a span of 20 days, as many as 57 lakh women availed free travel scheme in KSRTC buses operated by Mysuru division since the launch of Shakti – the first pre-poll promise rolled out by the Congress government.

The Hindu · Jul 2, 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