KSRTC provided ₹9,427 crore over 7 years, says K.N. Balagopal KSRTC provided ₹9,427 crore over 7 years, says K.N. Balagopal The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Practically not possible to meet private transporters’ demands, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah The Congress government in Karnataka had launched the Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women in State-run KSRTC buses, for the benefit of women travellers. “But private transporters are demanding that the government compensate their losses since women are no longer availing their services,” the CM said. The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
5 die as KSRTC bus hits truck near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district Alok Kumar, ADGP (Traffic & Road Safety), termed the accident as a ‘man-made disaster’. Driving licence of driver is being impounded, he tweeted. The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023
Stakeholders miffed as plea for better connectivity to Somanathpur is ignored Mysuru's iconic 13th century Keshava temple is India's official nomination for UNESCO World Heritage tag, yet connectivity to it remains poor. Local guides have repeatedly called for improved transport links and cross-promotion of the temple, to no avail. Poor road quality and lack of direct bus service from Mysuru, plus… The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
Maharani’s students seek more bus services NSUI stages silent protest to demand more buses for Maharani's College students. Students have been facing problems due to lack of buses on their college route, forcing them to walk for 2-3 km and reach home late. NSUI submitted a memorandum to the authorities, demanding KSRTC take action and improve… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Shakthi impact: Private bus owners surrender their vehicles to RTO Private bus owners in Shivamogga surrendering vehicles due to Shakthi scheme, incurring loss of revenue to the tune of ₹90.03 lakh. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
Kerala Transport dept., bus operators harden stance on national permit services Kerala Transport dept., bus operators harden stance on national permit services The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
KSRTC sets new record in daily collection with ₹8.79 crore KSRTC sets new record in daily collection with ₹8.79 crore The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
BMTC set to abolish 1.5x night fare in buses in Bengaluru Transport Minister Reddy announced plans to eliminate the 1.5 times higher night fare in buses & launch 'Namma BMTC' app on Sept 25. He also revealed plans to implement a cashless ticketing system for BMTC & KSRTC. These plans were announced after his inspection of Kalasipalya bus terminus. The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023
Now, tickets for KSRTC, SWIFT buses can be booked on a single online platform KSRTC's ticket booking system migrates to new platform, www.onlineksrtcswift.com & Ente KSRTC Neo-OPRS app. Contract with Abhibus expires on 30/09/2023. KSRTC-SWIFT services monitored for 5 months. Single platform for online ticket booking of KSRTC & KSRTC-SWIFT buses piloted from Tues. The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
KSRTC set to raise retirement age of super-fast buses to 12 years raising safety concerns KSRTC not in a position to augment its fleet due to its precarious financial position, which necessitated the need to raise the retirement age of super-class buses. The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
UPSRTC officials visits KSRTC to study initiatives implemented in the Corporation UPSRTC team visits KSRTC in Bengaluru to study initiatives; MD Anbuk Kumar provides detailed info on initiatives to Additional MD Annapurna Garg. #KSRTC #UPSRTC #Bengaluru The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023
Two killed as jeep collides with KSRTC Swift bus Two people were killed when a jeep collided head on with a KSRTC Swift bus at Kulanada, near Pandalam, on Wednesday The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
Flight operations to start at Shivamogga airport today Shivamogga airport's long-awaited civilian flight to arrive Thurs. Former CM B.S. Yediyurappa, Minister M.B. Patil, MP B.Y. Raghavendra on board. Minister Madhu Bangarappa to receive guests. ₹500 crore spent on project; KSRTC bus service to airport introduced. PM Modi inaugurated airport in Feb. Flights to Bengaluru, Tirupathi, Goa, Mumbai expected.… The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 Gruha Lakshmi launch: Traffic restrictions announced around Maharaja’s College grounds in Mysuru Mysuru City Police has imposed traffic restrictions on roads near Maharaja's College Grounds for the launch of Gruha Lakshmi scheme on Aug 30. About 1 lakh people are expected to attend the event. Movement of vehicles and parking prohibited 8am-6pm on roads incl. Krishnaraja Boulevard, Hunsur Road, MUDA junction, Rotary…
The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023 Head-on collision between KSRTC bus and SUV claims six lives in Karnataka Passers-by struggled to remove jammed doors to pull out bodies. Victims from Kanakapura, working in Vidhana Soudha, Legislature House. KSRTC driver attempted to manoeuvre bus to avoid accident, but failed. Police, public cleared vehicles off road. Bodies shifted to hospital, case registered against KSRTC driver.
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 60 new e-buses launched Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday inaugurated the handing over of 60 new electric buses launched by the KSRTC-SWIFT
The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023 NWKRTC to get 450 e-buses soon, as proposal gets govt. clearance NWKRTC plans to operate 450 electric buses in North Karnataka. Aim is to meet increased demand for travel in public transport, esp. after launch of 'Shakti' scheme. 200 e-buses for moffusil, 150 for urban, 100 for BRTS. Tenders to be floated soon, payment based on km of bus operation. Govt.…
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 Shakti: Shivamogga division incurs a cost of ₹17.34 crore Karnataka's Shivamogga division of KSRTC has spent ₹17.34 crore on the Shakti scheme, allowing women to travel free since June 11. Over 76 lakh women have availed the benefit, with the State government to reimburse the expenses. Supervisors have been deputed and additional buses provided to manage the demand.
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The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 KSRTC to roll out 113 more new electric buses in Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC to roll out 113 more new electric buses in Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Balagopal’s statement on economic embargo anti-Constitutional: Surendran BJP State President K. Surendran alleges FM K.N. Balagopal's statement of Centre imposing economic embargo on Kerala is anti-Constitutional. He claims FM is trying to hide financial ineptitude & blames Centre for State's financial mess. He also mocks Transport Minister Antony Raju for blaming Centre for KSRTC's woes.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 KSRTC unveils prototypes for ‘point to point’ and ‘express’ bus services The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has unveiled prototypes for two innovative services: ‘point to point’ and ‘express’. These buses are set to operate between district headquarters and Bengaluru.
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The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 50-year-old statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri topples over in a KSRTC bus accident Statue of General K.S. Thimayya in Madikeri, Kodagu district, toppled over due to a collision with a KSRTC bus. Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna has directed a thorough investigation and promised to reinstate the statue with full honours.