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Free ride, free spirit: What Shakti scheme means to women in Karnataka

Women in Karnataka benefit from free bus travel under the Shakti scheme, saving money & gaining freedom. Travellers share their experiences, while some are skeptical & others worry about the toll on the exchequer.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala government says CCTV cameras must be installed in buses in State by October 31

Kerala government orders installation of CCTV cameras in all transport buses by Oct. 31. Cameras must be placed at front & rear of each bus. Seat belts mandatory for drivers & passengers in front seat of heavy vehicles from Nov. 1. RTOs to examine if operational timings of buses cause…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Commuters demand inter-district bus services from Ernakulam

Kochi commuters demand more bus services to neighbouring districts due to inadequate KSRTC services. Private buses are preferred due to better maintenance and lower fares. Two-wheelers and cars from Paravur and Cherthala indicate lack of adequate transport services.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Traffic diversion announced in view of convention in Belagavi today

Belagavi Police to divert traffic on Tues. for all-India shepherds convention. Vehicles from Nippani, Athani, Chikkodi, Sankeshwar, Yamakanamardi, Kakati, Gokak, Kanabargi, Bagalkot, Ramdurg, Yaragatti, Vengurla, Sawantwadi, Sulga, Khanapur, Karwar, Haliyal to park at designated spots. KSRTC buses to join NH48. CM Siddaramaiah to be felicitated & address delegates. Memo to…

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Deadline for dashcam installation on buses extended

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and private bus owners have been granted an extension till Oct 31 to install dash cameras. The request was made due to lack of quality cameras. Previous deadline was Sept 30.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Karnataka State transport secures its 300th award

KSRTC achieved a milestone by securing its 300th award, incl. 3 SKOCH Order-of-Merit & 1 SKOCH Governance Award in 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Karnataka Bandh: City buses and metro services see drop in ridership

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Bandh called by pro-Kannada organizations and others made an impact on city bus services of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

Karnataka bandh | Dakshina Kannada, Udupi remain unaffected

Karnataka bandh call had no effect on Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, as buses operated normally, educational institutions, shops and business establishments remained open. Private city buses in Mangaluru and Udupi operated without disruption.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Authorities expect more footfall for Sabarimala season, launch preparations

Preparation for Sabarimala pilgrim season underway; 50 lakh devotees expected. Police will be deployed in six phases. CCTV cameras will be installed on the three routes to the temple

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Adkasthala accident: bus driver arrested

Driver of KSRTC bus arrested in connection with accident in Adkasthala, Kasaragod, which killed Mustafa, 43. John D'Souza also arrested for accident in Badiyadka which killed 5.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023