The Latest Breaking News from KSRTC

Mysuru fleet needs expansion as 50 old buses set for scrapping

Mysuru division of KSRTC seeks 150 buses to meet rising passenger load. 50 buses to be scrapped due to completing 15 years of service. 75 buses sought for intra-city services, 25 additional buses as replacement. Post-Shakti, daily passenger load is 3.75 lakh, zero tickets net ₹23-24 crore/month. Passengers demand better…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Four KSRTC employees suspended

Reason cited is dereliction of duty

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

BMTC buses broke down 1,478 times this year, shows BTP data

In Bengaluru, 1,478 BMTC buses have broken down this year, causing traffic snarls and inconvenience to commuters. Other vehicles such as KSRTC, private buses, and cars have also broken down, with 15-20 vehicles breaking down daily. The stretch between Hebbal and Tin Factory is more prone to breakdowns. BMTC officials…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

KSRTC partners with Jayadeva Institute for cardiac check-up initiative for 34,000 staff

KSRTC enters MoU with Jayadeva Institute to provide cardiac check-ups to 34K employees for 5 yrs. 62% of staff to benefit, costing ₹2.55 cr/yr. Transport Minister Reddy emphasizes importance of taking care of employees. Jayadeva Institute to provide check-up and treatment facilities to staff.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Biju Prabhakar replaces B. Ashok in KTDFC

Amid the deepening crisis in the Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation Limited (KTDFC), which has been starting at a bleak future after lending loans to crisis-ridden Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, the State government on Thursday removed B. Ashok, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of KTDFC, from his position and…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Kerala High Court seeks clarification on guarantee provided by State to deposits in KTDFC

Kerala HC asks govt to clarify if borrowings by KTDFC are guaranteed. Govt has 1 week to file clarificatory affidavit. Govt says no valid legally enforceable guarantee given, liability of guarantor applicable only after resolving disputes between KTDFC & KSRTC. Govt suggests KSRTC sell/mortgage property to discharge liability.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Private bus strike hits life in Palakkad

Private bus operators in Palakkada district caused disruption to normal life on Tuesday with a day-long strike demanding increased student fare and relaxation of govt. rules on cameras and seat belts. KSRTC plied extra services, but rush was heavy. Schools in suburbs closed, shops shut, govt. offices had low attendance.…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Maratha reservation protest: KKRTC temporarily suspends operations in Maharashtra after bus is torched, KSRTC follows suit

Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has temporarily suspended its operations in Maharashtra after one of its buses was set ablaze on Monday by protesters amidst the ongoing reservation for Maratha reservation.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Dasara: 11.07 lakh travelled to Mysuru in KSRTC buses; 30-40 percent increase in passenger load than last year

Mysuru's Dasara celebrations saw a 30-40% increase in passenger load due to 'Shakti', a free ride scheme for women. 11.07 lakh passengers, including 6.40 lakh women, travelled to Mysuru. 350 trips were operated daily between Mysuru and Bengaluru. KSRTC Divisional Controller said the division earned ₹5.47 crore, the highest ever…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Bus strike total; hits normal life in north, Central Kerala

The bus owners called the strike to press for their demands, including revision of the student concession. The response to the strike call was almost total with around 7,5,00 buses being off the road in the State.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023