The Latest Breaking News from KSRTC

Bumps ahead for KSRTC

In mid-January this year, current Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that electric buses would be replaced with fossil fuel-powered ones. The reason he cited was that people used them more than diesel buses on routes both were running, causing a financial loss to the utility since the fares on…

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Biju Prabhakar steps down

After a stint of around three[and-a-half years, Biju Prabhakar on Tuesday stepped down from the post of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Transport Secretary, which he held for two-and-a-half years. 

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

KSRTC gives ₹10 lakh compensation to accident victim’s kin

The Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has handed over ₹10 lakh accident relief fund to the family of a deceased passenger. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy gave the cheque to the dependent of the accident victim. 

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

KSRTC, BMTC win national awards

KSRTC and BMTC win SKOCH national awards for labour welfare, Shakti scheme, and passenger safety initiatives.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Lokayukta police trap KSRTC DC in Chikkamagaluru

Karnataka Lokayukta police, on Tuesday, trapped KSRTC Divisional Controller (DC) of Chikkamagaluru K.N. Basavaraj and his driver Nagaraj, while they were accepting a bribe from a KSRTC employee.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Mixed record for PSUs in State with 57 earning profits and 59 recording losses in 2022-23

As many as 57 public sector units are earning profits, while 59 enterprises are loss making, as per an annual review of State-level public enterprises (SLPEs) brought out by the Bureau of Public Enterprises.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Siddaramaiah govt to protest “step-motherly treatment” by Centre, and more

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

KSRTC launches 100 new Ashwamedha Classic buses in Karnataka

The new buses have 50 seats each. They are equipped with front and rear LED destination boards, pneumatic doors with sensors, and an emergency button.

The Hindu · Feb 5, 2024

Man dies as bus veers off the road

A passenger died and many others suffered injuries when a KSRTC veered off the road, hit a house and a school compound wall at Bage, near Sakleshpur, on Sunday.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Pathetic condition of Bengaluru-Mangaluru NH 75 in Hassan and DK districts pinches holes in KSRTC’s pockets

The Bengaluru-Mangaluru National Highway 75's poor condition is causing significant financial losses for the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024