Mysuru: In a bid to provide relief to men frequently travelling standing inside Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, particularly after the implementation of the ‘Shakti’ scheme that offers free travel for women, the Mysuru City Division has instructed its staff to enforce seat reservations for men more strictly. Since the launch of the…
Recurring KSRTC bus accidents raise public safety concerns
February 18, 2025Mysuru Rural Division identifies 35 accident-prone drivers out of 2,700 drivers and driver-cum-conductors Mysuru: Frequent accidents involving KSRTC buses have sparked growing concern among commuters and the general public, raising serious questions about passenger safety. The latest incident occurred in K.R. Pet taluk of Mandya district, where a KSRTC bus crashed into a roadside tree…
Need to abandon Bannimantap Bus Stand Plan because of Supreme Court’s decision on KSRTC
February 11, 2025Some of the past laws enacted by the Parliament and the State Assemblies had continued to bind the governments to archaic public sector dominance at the cost of private initiative. And the bus transport system was one such sector. Karnataka’s KSRTC is one such. During the heydays of Emergency, private bus transport businesses were overnight…
City KSRTC buses get colour revamp after 15 years
February 1, 2025Mysuru: In the cultural city of Mysuru, city buses are undergoing a colour transformation after 15 years, with the new sky blue and white scheme receiving widespread appreciation from passengers. The Shakti Yojana, one of the five guarantee schemes of the State Government, has led to a significant rise in passengers using State transport buses…
KSRTC bus fare gets dearer; hike to be effective from Jan. 5
January 3, 2025Bengaluru: In what may be heavy on the pocket of bus commuters, the proposal to hike bus fare by 15% by all the four Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) including KSRTC of the State has been approved by the State Cabinet on Thursday. The revised fare will come into effect from Jan. 5. The Cabinet approved…
KSRTC strike from Dec. 31 called off
December 30, 2024Bengaluru: With Chief Minister Siddaramaiah releasing Rs. 2,000 crore to State Road Transport Corporations for fulfilment of staff demands, the Joint Action Committee of KSRTC Workers Unions, which had called for an indefinite strike from tomorrow (Dec. 31), has called off the strike, thus bringing relief to commuters. Speaking to presspersons after holding a meeting…
KSRTC bus fares set to rise by 15 percent
December 29, 2024Transport Department collapsing with Rs. 7,401 cr. unpaid Government dues: BJP Bengaluru: Travellers on the Karnataka State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses have to be ready for a bus fare hike as a High-level Committee led by Chief Secretary Dr. Shalini Rajneesh has recommended a 15 percent hike. The proposal comes as all Transport Corporations face…
New Bus Terminal at Bannimantap: Another ostrich policy of KSRTC
December 25, 2024By R. Chandra Prakash A proposal for a new Bus Terminal at Bannimantap has been announced by the KSRTC. As per its public statement, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been sent to government for approval. Even though the details of DPR is not made public, from the available information one can foresee a disaster…
KSRTC clarifies on bus services stopped during COVID-19
December 23, 2024Mysuru: Following the publication of a ‘Voice of the Reader’ titled ‘Resume city bus services stopped during COVID-19’ in Star of Mysore dated Oct. 30, the Mysuru City Division of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has clarified as follows: Currently, in the Mysuru City Division’s urban transportation units, 388 routes (5,133 trips) are being…
Echo of Congress rally in Hassan: Shortage of KSRTC buses hits Mysuru commuters
December 5, 2024287 buses from KSRTC Mysuru Urban, 350 from Rural Division join fleet of 1,300 buses to Hassan Mysuru: As the Congress held its massive ‘Janakalyana Samvesha’ rally in Hassan today, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and supported by Swabhimaanigala Okkuta, commuters in Mysuru city and district faced significant transport challenges. The Congress had hired over…
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