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Big push to ‘green’ mobility as Mysuru to get 100 e-buses

Mysuru to get 100 electric buses under GUMI project, expanding intra-city operations with focus on eco-friendly modes of public transport. KSRTC has launched pilot projects, including electric bus rides between Mysuru and Bengaluru, and will pay the supplier on a kilometre basis. Infrastructure for supporting the operation such as charging…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Mysuru fleet needs expansion as 50 old buses set for scrapping

Mysuru division of KSRTC seeks 150 buses to meet rising passenger load. 50 buses to be scrapped due to completing 15 years of service. 75 buses sought for intra-city services, 25 additional buses as replacement. Post-Shakti, daily passenger load is 3.75 lakh, zero tickets net ₹23-24 crore/month. Passengers demand better…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Four KSRTC employees suspended

Reason cited is dereliction of duty

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

KSRTC mulls roping in private operators willing to run buses on net-cost contract basis on inter-State routes

KSRTC seeks private operators to operate inter-State buses on NCC basis to reduce debt, improve services. Benefits include no expense on capital, savings on salary/pension, license fee, regulated environment. PPP initiative to help KSRTC, benefit passengers.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

KSRTC partners with Jayadeva Institute for cardiac check-up initiative for 34,000 staff

KSRTC enters MoU with Jayadeva Institute to provide cardiac check-ups to 34K employees for 5 yrs. 62% of staff to benefit, costing ₹2.55 cr/yr. Transport Minister Reddy emphasizes importance of taking care of employees. Jayadeva Institute to provide check-up and treatment facilities to staff.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Biju Prabhakar replaces B. Ashok in KTDFC

Amid the deepening crisis in the Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation Limited (KTDFC), which has been starting at a bleak future after lending loans to crisis-ridden Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, the State government on Thursday removed B. Ashok, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of KTDFC, from his position and…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Kerala High Court seeks clarification on guarantee provided by State to deposits in KTDFC

Kerala HC asks govt to clarify if borrowings by KTDFC are guaranteed. Govt has 1 week to file clarificatory affidavit. Govt says no valid legally enforceable guarantee given, liability of guarantor applicable only after resolving disputes between KTDFC & KSRTC. Govt suggests KSRTC sell/mortgage property to discharge liability.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Private bus strike hits life in Palakkad

Private bus operators in Palakkada district caused disruption to normal life on Tuesday with a day-long strike demanding increased student fare and relaxation of govt. rules on cameras and seat belts. KSRTC plied extra services, but rush was heavy. Schools in suburbs closed, shops shut, govt. offices had low attendance.…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Maratha reservation protest: KKRTC temporarily suspends operations in Maharashtra after bus is torched, KSRTC follows suit

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has temporarily suspended its operations in Maharashtra after one of its buses was set ablaze on Monday by protesters amidst the ongoing reservation for Maratha reservation.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Dasara: 11.07 lakh travelled to Mysuru in KSRTC buses; 30-40 percent increase in passenger load than last year

Mysuru's Dasara celebrations saw a 30-40% increase in passenger load due to 'Shakti', a free ride scheme for women. 11.07 lakh passengers, including 6.40 lakh women, travelled to Mysuru. 350 trips were operated daily between Mysuru and Bengaluru. KSRTC Divisional Controller said the division earned ₹5.47 crore, the highest ever…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023