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Shakti scheme crowds buses with women: KSRTC steps in finally; reserves seats for men
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Shakti scheme crowds buses with women: KSRTC steps in finally; reserves seats for men

February 21, 2025

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
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Recurring KSRTC bus accidents raise public safety concerns

February 18, 2025

Mysuru 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…

City KSRTC buses get colour revamp after 15 years
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City KSRTC buses get colour revamp after 15 years

February 1, 2025

Mysuru: 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
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KSRTC bus fare gets dearer; hike to be effective from Jan. 5

January 3, 2025

Bengaluru: 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
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KSRTC strike from Dec. 31 called off

December 30, 2024

Bengaluru: 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
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KSRTC bus fares set to rise by 15 percent

December 29, 2024

Transport 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…

KSRTC clarifies on bus services stopped during COVID-19
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KSRTC clarifies on bus services stopped during COVID-19

December 23, 2024

Mysuru:  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
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Echo of Congress rally in Hassan: Shortage of KSRTC buses hits Mysuru commuters

December 5, 2024

287 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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