Mysuru: The ticketing experience during travel just got more convenient with the launch of the QR Code-based ticketing system (for UPI payments) by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). This upgrade aims to streamline travel for passengers who take thousands of bus trips daily. In a related development, the Mysuru Division of South Western…
Shifting of KSRTC Sub-urban Bus Stand to Bannimantap | Decide after seeking opinion of all: MGP
November 7, 2024Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has urged KSRTC officials to take a call on building a new Bus Stand after seeking opinion of all those who matter representing various sections of the society. This resolution was taken during the ‘Monthly MGP meeting with KSRTC on handling congestion at KSRTC Bus Stand’ held under the Chairmanship…
KSRTC earns Rs. 5.59 cr. in a day on Deepavali
November 7, 2024Bengaluru: KSRTC has earned a whopping revenue of Rs. 5.59 crore in a day, cashing in on the Deepavali festival rush on Nov. 3. Following series of holidays connected with Kannada Rajyotsava and Deepavali festival from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, followed by Sunday on Nov. 3, the number of passengers travelling in KSRTC buses…
New KSRTC Bus Stand to come up at Bannimantap
November 3, 2024Rs. 100 crore project at 14-acre land behind KSRTC depot for long-distance routes Mysuru: In a move to ease congestion and improve connectivity for rural and long-distance travellers, Mysuru city is set to get a new Karnataka State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Rural Bus Stand with an estimated budget of Rs. 100 crore. The proposed Bus…
MGP Meeting with KSRTC on handling congestion at Sub-urban Bus Stand
November 3, 2024Mysuru: As a result of continuing to suffer unmanageable traffic congestion in Mysuru’s Sub-urban Bus Stand, KSRTC has suggested the use of part of the space belonging to nearby People’s Park. MGP is appreciative of such a consumer friendly proactive step. While the last Mysuru Master Plan was being developed in 2012 (it was finally…
DKS hints Govt. considering changes in ‘Shakti’ Scheme
October 31, 2024No proposal to discontinue the free bus travel scheme: CM clarifies Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) hinted at potential changes to the Shakti scheme, which provides free bus travel for women across the State. He claimed that some women commuters have expressed a preference to pay for their tickets, despite the scheme’s goal…
300 KSRTC buses to MM Hills
October 31, 2024Mysuru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate 300 buses from Mysuru to Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) for this Deepavali. The service has already commenced and will continue until Nov. 5 (Tuesday), said Mysuru KSRTC Divisional Controller Srinivas. This special service is designed to transport devotees to MM Hills, a revered site…
KSRTC offers package tours to tourist spots
October 6, 2024Mysuru: As part of Dasara-2024, KSRTC has introduced package tours from Oct. 3 to 15. Giri Darshini: This package tour will provide access to Bandipur, Gopalaswamy Hill, B.R. Hills, Nanjangud and Chamundi Hill. Charges: Adults Rs. 400 per person and Rs. 250 for children. Jala Darshini: This package tour will provide access to Golden Temple,…
Mysuru techies demand direct KSRTC buses to Electronics City
September 12, 2024Software employees say no to trains; Prefer direct buses via NICE Road for Mysuru-Bengaluru commute Mysuru: Mysuru-based software professionals are urging the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to launch direct daily bus services from Mysuru to Bengaluru’s Electronics City. With most tech employees now on hybrid work schedules — two days in the office…
KSRTC to ply 1,500 additional buses ahead of Gowri-Ganesha festivals
September 4, 2024Bengaluru: Ahead of the Gowri-Ganesha festival, the KSRTC has made arrangements to ply 1,500 additional buses from Bengaluru for the benefit of people who want to travel long distance. In a press release, KSRTC has stated that it is running a total of 1,500 additional buses from Sept. 5 to 10. As Gowri and Ganesha…
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