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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

Prototype of new electric bus flagged off, 921 new electric buses to join BMTC fleet by end of financial year

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) flagged off a prototype of the new set of 921 electric buses manufactured by Tata Motors. These buses will be inducted in a phased manner this financial year. BMTC already has a fleet of 390 electric buses which these 921 new buses will join, taking…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

BMTC extends service of Hebbal-Shivajinagar buses till Kodigehalli Gate

The services of Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses plying between Hebbal and Shivajinagar (as starting and ending points) have been extended till Kodigehalli Gate due to ongoing construction works in Hebbal. The move came after many passengers faced troubles trying to catch buses from the bus stop near Hebbal police…

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

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Shortage of drivers puts 900 BMTC buses off the roads in Bengaluru

Despite having a fleet size of 6,798 buses, the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation is able to run only around 5,600; there is scope to run an additional 900 buses on a daily basis, but a shortage of drivers has halted those plans There is a shortage of about 5,000 drivers in…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022

Impasse over diesel may result in BMTC buses being in front of fuel stations

Bengaluru If the impasse over Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buying diesel at r

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2022

Bengaluru: Demand for buses up but BMTC yet to get full fleet back on roads

BENGALURU: Wondering why your waiting time for BMTC buses has increased? With economic activities resuming and offices as well as educational institutions reopening, there is a growing demand for buses but Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is yet to resume full-fledged operations.

The Times of India · Jun 26, 2022

Staff shortage, non-induction of new buses hits operational efficiency of city bus services

Increasing traffic congestion over the years and poor road conditions have also had an impact

The Hindu · Jun 10, 2022

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Top news developments in Karnataka on April 6, 2022

1. Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is launching online pass and tickets as well

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022

Karnataka Budget: Silence on BMTC a ‘huge betrayal’

The fact that Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation was ignored in the budget has irked activists who have been fighting for a robust affordable bus network in the city

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2022

Man crushed under wheels of BMTC bus in Bengaluru

A Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus rammed a scooter killing the pillion rider on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Prem Shankar Prasad, 35, an electrician. The incident took place on ITPL Road in Whitefield. when he was heading to work.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2022

Back-to-back accidents put Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation under lens; MD says will take action

BENGALURU: Over the past few days, the state-run Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The Times of India · Jan 24, 2022

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