Shivamogga
Following the implementation of the Shakhti scheme that offers free travel to women passengers on KSRTC buses, the owners of private buses have been surrendering their vehicles, unable to make a profit.
As many as 188 stage carriage vehicles have been surrendered in the Shivamogga division, which includes regional offices in Sagar, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Davangere, Mangaluru, Udupi, Puttur, Tarikere and Bantwala.