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Karnataka government will develop cab and auto aggregator app: Transport Minister

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday announced that the State Transport Department will develop a taxi and auto booking app similar to private cab aggregators like Ola and Uber.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

Karnataka government to reimburse the cost of Shakti scheme to RTCs first week of every month

The Karnataka government has decided to reimburse the cost of the free women travel Shakti scheme to the Road Transport Corporations(RTCs) the first week of every month, starting from August based on the number of “zero tickets” issued to the commuters.

The Hindu · Jul 31, 2023

No disgruntlement among Congress MLAs, says Karnataka Minister

Karnataka Transport and Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy on July 26 (Wednesday) ruled out any disgruntlement within the ruling Congress and said that the government would complete its full five-year tenure. The Minister came to the city to take part in the annual Pallavotsavam organised at the Karnataka State charities. He…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

291 villages in Karnataka do not have bus services, cannot avail Shakthi scheme

The government has not been able to provide State-run bus transport service to 291 villages. This was stated in the legislative Council by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy in response to a question on rural bus connectivity in Karnataka.

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2023

Transport Minister flags off new BMTC training vehicles

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy launched Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (BMTC’s) 50 new SUVs and training vehicles on Friday. The vehicles will be used by depot managers working at depots who are required to carry out several operational and other activities.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Congress has lost popularity within a month of forming government: Bommai

Accusing the Congress government of failing to properly implement its poll guarantees, former Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday alleged that the Congress dispensation had lost its popularity within a month of forming the government due to its inability to fulfil promises.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Govt. to redo BBMP ward delimitation; alleges draft was submitted by ‘non-existent’ commission

The State government, which is now armed with the High Court order on delimitation, will redraw ward boundaries across the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits in a span of 12 weeks, a time period stipulated by the court. Minister for Transport Ramalinga Reddy will supervise the delimitation.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

After schoolgirl falls off bus and dies, KSRTC issues circular on passenger safety norms

After a 14-year-old school girl died on Monday as she lost balance and fell down from a crowded North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) bus in Haveri district, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has given instructions to all the Road Transport Corporations (RTC) to follow passenger safety norms and close…

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Free bus for women sees 41.34 lakh passengers on Monday

‘Shakti’ scheme, which offers women free travel in non-premium services offered by the State–run Road Transport Corporations (RTCs), met the estimated target of beneficiaries on Monday, the first weekday the scheme was operational for. A total of 41.34 lakh women travelled free in RTC buses on the day. This cost…

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Smiling faces as women take free bus rides; activists urge govt. to drop smart card and domicile norm

Free travel in ordinary buses brought happiness to the faces of women passengers on Sunday as the much awaited Shakti scheme was launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023