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Reliability key to making public transport a success

If commuters know that a bus always reaches on time at a particular stop on a route every day, there is a reliability boost. Even if the frequency of buses is low on that route, ridership of that ‘predictable’ bus will increase, says a research finding.

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Families, groups to benefit as Bengaluru Metro to extend QR ticketing to multiple passengers soon

BMRCL to soon allow one mobile QR ticket to accommodate multiple people, providing convenience to families and groups. Namma Metro smart cards and QR-based tickets offer 5% discount on fare. Commuters urge BMRCL and BMTC to establish unified ticketing system for seamless travel.

The Hindu

BMTC to conduct functional audit of Namma BMTC app

BMTC has invited proposals from agencies to conduct a functional audit of its Namma BMTC app, in-bus surveillance system and PIS display systems. Passengers have reported issues with the app, and BMTC hopes the audit will help improve its functionality.

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Unique Kannada campaigns kickstarted for Rajyotsava

On Wednesday, which marked 50 years since the christening of the State as Karnataka, many organisations in Bengaluru kickstarted unique initiatives to showcase the heritage and the elements that are local to the State.

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BMTC plans to replace Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to replace most of the Airport Volvo buses with electric AC buses soon. The corporation aims to roll out 320 low-floor AC electric buses, each measuring 12 metres at an estimated cost of ₹150 crore under the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) model.

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Transport corporations to fill 8,719 vacancies in Karnataka after years of staff shortage

After the Covid-19 pandemic, financially-strained corporations were instructed by the then government to halt regular hiring as a cost-cutting measure.

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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.

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BMTC announces new metro feeder buses

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will introduce new non-AC metro feeder buses starting from October 23

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BMTC conductor suspended for misusing Shakti scheme

On Monday, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) suspended a conductor after a viral video showed him allegedly issuing extra tickets under the Shakti scheme (providing free bus travel for women in the state) for additional incentives

The Hindu

Engineering student killed in accident in Bengaluru

A 21-year-old Engineering student was killed and his classmate injured, when their motorcycle was knocked down by a BMTC bus

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Nearly 60% of commuters would choose public transit if bus and metro modes are available: IISc

Research reveals 60% of commuters would choose public transit if bus and metro are made available. On medium-to-high-freq. routes, BMTC will gain more ridership by decreasing headway variance. Bus priority lanes in Bengaluru improve travel times by 4-28%. BMTC eager to collaborate with CiSTUP to translate research into solutions.

The Hindu

With fully operational Purple Line, many prefer metro to personal vehicle

Bengaluru commuters rejoice as Purple Line brings relief: IT professionals on ORR benefit from improved connectivity, BMTC feeder buses, and #Personal2Public campaign, leading to smoother daily routine and reduced traffic congestion.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: CWRC directs Karnataka to release of 3,000 cusecs till Oct 31, and more

The Hindu

Stakeholders oppose changes to school hours in Bengaluru

A multi-stakeholder meeting unanimously opposed changing school hours in the city. But the meeting came up with an action plan to ease traffic during morning and evening school hours, to also ensure safety of children.

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BMTC traffic controller suspended for demanding and accepting cigarettes from juniors as bribe

BMTC MD G. Sathyavathi suspended Gurumurthy, a traffic controller, for demanding and accepting cigarettes from junior staff. Investigations revealed he would demand cigarettes and snacks for official favours, and those who refused would get a bad deal. C.K. Ramya, Assistant Security and Vigilance Officer, probed and submitted a report to…

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Former BMTC official arrested in forgery case related to ₹17 crore scam

The Wilson garden police on Wednesday arrested a former chief traffic manager of BMTC for allegedly forging the signatures of senior officers to tamper with documents and award contracts and tenders to undeserving applicants causing financial loss to the tune of ₹17 crore to the corporation.

The Hindu

Gandhi Point canteen in BMTC depot

Min. Reddy inaugurated 'Gandhi Point' canteen at BMTC depot 4 in Jayanagar for bus crew. They will get subsidised food. Similar canteens will be opened in other depots, incl. Majestic bus stand. On Gandhi Jayanti, a special initiative to honour his legacy. #GandhiJayanti #GandhiPoint #BMTC

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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).

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Karnataka bandh call likely to affect normal life in Bengaluru today

Bengaluru gears up for bandh on Fri; schools, colleges, IT-BT firms declare holiday; transport, hotels, eateries to be affected. Kannada orgs oppose releasing Cauvery water to TN; private & public transport, shops, theatres, hotels, restaurants to shut down; airport cabs may be hit.

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Bengaluru bandh | Police detain Vatal Nagaraj, farmers’ leader Kuruburu Shanthkumar and 20 other protestors

Bengaluru bandh: Police detained a group of 20 protestors who had gathered in front of Town Hall shouting slogans and trying to take out a march in support of Bengaluru bandh on on September 26, 2023. They were bundled into a BMTC bus and escorted to CAR grounds.

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Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents

Bengaluru has witnessed a mixed response to the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers on September 26 over the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

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Many associations withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call

Two groups fail to reach consensus on Cauvery water dispute, resulting in two bandh calls in same week. Transport services to remain available, schools and colleges to remain closed on Tuesday.

The Hindu

BMTC launches ‘Namma BMTC’ Mobile App with women safety features; 5,000 buses can be tracked for now

BMTC launches Namma BMTC Mobile App with women safety features, in-bus surveillance system, PIS boards, panic buttons, CCTV cameras. App available on Android & iOS platforms. 5000 buses to be tracked in real time, action to track remaining buses soon. #NammaBMTC #WomenSafety #Bengaluru

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Karnataka: KSRTC and BMTC bags awards

KSRTC has bagged nine and BMTC has bagged four awards during the 17th Global Communication Conclave

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Bengaluru bandh call likely to bring city to a halt on September 26

Bengaluru to face total bandh on Sep 26: Kannada orgs, farmers, transport unions, private schools, film industry, hotels/restaurants, cab drivers, Auto Rickshaw Drivers' Union support. Private schools extend moral support, eateries open. Police step up security.

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