No Chigari bus service today No Chigari bus service between Hubballi and Dharwad for Holi and Rangapanchami festivals, BRTS cardholders can travel. The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Priyanga takes charge as NWKRTC Managing Director Priyanga M. appointed as Managing Director of NWKRTC in Hubballi, replacing Bharat S. who is now CEO of Gadag ZP. The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024
Now, passengers can use UPI to buy tickets on all NWKRTC buses NWKRTC extends UPI payment service to all 50 depots, encouraging digital payments on buses for convenience and efficiency. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
Govt. is taking steps to decongest buses, says Ramalinga Reddy State government addressing bus congestion in Belagavi with new buses, drivers, and safety features, focusing on women's needs. The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024
Women feel ‘Shakti Scheme’ has impacted behaviour of conductors and drivers towards them The Shakti Scheme that allows women to travel freely in State transport buses, might have received an overwhelming response, but it has impacted the behaviour of the conductors and drivers particularly towards women. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
Kage promises to bring in funds for NWKRTC Five time MLA Bharmagouda (Raju) Alagouda Kage, who assumed office as the new Chairman of North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) in Hubballi on Friday has said that he would make all efforts to get the required grants and pending dues from the state government. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
11 cities in Karnataka qualify to introduce electric buses under PM-eBus Sewa Scheme 11 cities in Karnataka qualify for PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, providing support for deployment of 795 e-buses. KSRTC, NWKRTC & KKRTC have submitted demand for buses. Union govt. provides ₹20,000 cr. for 10,000 buses in 169 cities, covering cities of 3 lakh+ population. The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Provide additional grants to KIMS Hospital, Mahesh Tenginakai urges govt. MLA Mahesh Tenginakai urges State govt. to provide additional grants to KIMS & NWKRTC, fix fair land price for Hubballi-Dharwad FMCG cluster, set up AIIMS in Hubballi & get more IT cos. He also seeks grants for Dr. Gangubai Hangal Gurukul. The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Fill all vacant posts in NWKRTC Regional Workshop of Hubballi, says AIDYO Youths in Hubballi protest to revive NWKRTC Regional Workshop & fill vacant posts. AIDYO demands permanent jobs & job security for students from ITIs. Protest led by AIDYO district president & coordinators, ITI trainers. Memo submitted to authorities. The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023
Five from Mangaluru killed in accident near Sirsi Five family members from Mangaluru killed in accident involving NWKRTC bus & car near Sirsi. Travelling to Raghavendra Kalyanamantap for marriage. Deceased: Ramakrishna Babu Rao, Vidyalakshmi Ramakrishna Rao, Pushpa Mohan Rao, Suhas Ganesh Rao & Aravind. 60 bus passengers injured. Police registered case. The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023
KSRTC to induct 250 ordinary buses; tender called for BS-VI mofussil buses KSRTC has issued a tender for 250 BS-VI Express buses to cater to rural areas. 3,888 new buses will be procured by 4 RTCs, 620 of which will be KSRTC. BMTC will purchase 840 BS-6 compliant buses and 100 electric buses under NCAP. NWKRTC and KKRTC will buy 286 and… The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
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. The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023
NWKRTC training programme emphasises significance of enhancing skills and knowledge of employees Officials & employees of HDBRTS attended one-day training programme at KLE Technological University. NWKRTC's Guruprasad Hogadi spoke on significance of training. Technical sessions on customer service, personal finance, professional behaviour & stress management. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
6 members of 2 families killed, 3 injured in accident in Gadag district of Karnataka The two families from Kalaburagi district were travelling in the MUV to Fakkreshwar mutt at Shirahatti and Balehosur mutt in Laxmeshwar taluk. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023 NWKRTC launches new buses to meet festival rush NWKRTC has added 500 buses to meet the festival rush, operating from various bus stands in Karnataka to various towns and outside. Special buses will run between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Goa, Mumbai, Pune and other cities. Tickets can be booked online or via KSRTC mobile app.
The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023 NWKRTC completes transfer process of 368 drivers, conductors North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has completed the process of transfer of 368 drivers and conductors of nine divisions within the transport corporation.
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Students, teachers injured as bus overturns in Belagavi district 20 students and teachers injured in Belagavi district when school bus overturns. Two teachers suffer fractures, but all out of danger. NWKRTC investigating.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023 Shakti scheme a success, says Minister BelagaviShakti scheme providing free bus travel for women has led to a 30% increase in passengers. Govt. is making regular payments and spending ₹1,500 crore on modernisation. 325 new buses, electric buses, and improved amenities are being provided. Awards and accident insurance scheme also being introduced.
The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023 Five injured as bus overturns near Belagavi The conductor and driver a of public transport (NWKRTC) bus and three other passengers suffered injuries after the bus they were travelling in overturned near Suvarna Vidyanasoudha of Belagavi on Saturday.
The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023 Two Karnataka buses torched in Maharashtra Two buses, one each of NWKRTC and KKRTC, were torched during a protest over Maratha reservation in Maharashtra.
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 Now buy ticket using UPI in NWKRTC buses To promote cashless transactions for bus tickets, the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation launched UPI-based payments on a pilot basis on board its buses in Hubballi on Friday.
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 · Jul 18, 2023 BMTC to induct 921 non-AC Electric buses soon; all four RTCs to add 3,888 new buses to its fleet BMTC to induct 921 electric buses from Tata Motors. KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC to add 3,888 new buses. BMTC to purchase 840 BS-6 compliant buses, 100 electric buses under NCAP, 20 mini buses under SUTF. KSRTC to buy 620 buses, 300 electric buses under GCC. NWKRTC to buy 286 buses,…
The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023 NWKRTC staff found dead at Ranebennur depot A 49-year-old driver-cum-conductor attached to the Ranebennur Depot of North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) was found dead on the bus depot premises in Ranebennur on Monday.
The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023 Lady conductor slaps elderly woman after altercation A video of a lady conductor slapping an elderly woman after an altercation has gone viral on the social media leading to show-cause notice being issued to the conductor.