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The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister

Private transport unions withdraw strike call after meeting Transport Minister. He promised to arrange meeting with CM by Aug 10 to address demands on road tax & impact of Shakti scheme. Unions claim govt neglected private transport sector & implementation of Shakti scheme is another step in same direction. 20…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Private buses, autos, taxis to remain off the road in Bengaluru on July 27 in protest against Shakti scheme

Opposing the Shakti scheme, which offers free rides for women in non-premium bus services of the road transport corporations (RTCs), 23 private transport unions and federations have decided to call for a Bengaluru bandh, where no autorickshaws, taxis, and private buses will ply for 24 hours

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka | How does Shakti scheme work?

The Fare-Free Public Transport (FFPT) has been adopted in many countries and by various States in India. Australia and certain pockets of the U.S., among others, experimented with the concept for many years.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

KSRTC website crashes, draws the ire of passengers

The website and mobile application of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) malfunctioned during the past two days making booking tickets difficult, several people complained. While netizens attributed it to the Shakti scheme, the KSRTC said its servers had crashed due to a technical issue and it has since…

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Shakti scheme: Crowded state-run buses, no passengers for premium buses in Bengaluru

A day after the Shakti scheme was launched, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses were crowded, leading to a demand for increasing the bus fleet

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

Smiling faces as women take free bus rides; activists urge govt. to drop smart card and domicile norm

Free travel in ordinary buses brought happiness to the faces of women passengers on Sunday as the much awaited Shakti scheme was launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023

Free bus travel scheme launched in various North Karnataka districts

Ministers in-charge of various districts inaugurated the Shakti free bus travel for women scheme in various North Karnataka districts on Sunday. Women passengers who were present in large numbers in bus stands in the respective districts welcomed the move.

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023

RTCs to procure 1,894 buses to meet Shakti scheme demand

As the Karnataka government launched the Shakti scheme, the four corporations have planned to procure 1,894 new buses this year

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023

This will help empower people and improve economy of the State, says Priyank Kharge, after flagging off Shakti scheme

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj and Information and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the Congress has kept its pre-poll promise by launching the Shakti scheme that allows women to travel free in government buses across the State. Addressing a gathering after flagging off the Shakti scheme at the…

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023