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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…

Over 30 passengers injured as KSRTC bus topples on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway
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Over 30 passengers injured as KSRTC bus topples on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway

January 20, 2025

Mandya: As many as 33 passengers were injured when a KSRTC bus proceeding from Chamarajanagar to Bengaluru toppled on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway near Rudrakshipura in Maddur this morning. The KSRTC bus (KA-10-F-0520), which left Chamarajanagar today morning, was proceeding on Mysuru-Bengaluru Highway towards Bengaluru. When the bus was passing Rudrakshipura in Maddur taluk at about 8.45…

KSRTC bus catches fire near Rly. Station
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KSRTC bus catches fire near Rly. Station

December 28, 2024

Mysuru: A KSRTC Bus (KA-09 F-4886) en route Virajpet, caught fire suddenly at Dasappa Circle near the City Railway Station yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred just few minutes after the bus had left for Virajpet from the                                      Sub-Urban Bus Stand. Soon, an alert bus driver stopped the bus to the side of the road and…

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…

KSRTC bus catches fire
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KSRTC bus catches fire

December 3, 2024

A KSRTC bus belonging to H.D. Kote KSRTC Depot, which was ferrying over 50 passengers from Nadadi village to H.D. Kote, caught fire suddenly on Devalapura-Jakkahalli route this morning. Luckily, no one was injured and the Fire and Emergency Services personnel, who arrived swiftly along with their fire extinguishing vehicle, managed to douse the fire…

Rider sustains fracture in leg as KSRTC bus hits
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Rider sustains fracture in leg as KSRTC bus hits

November 15, 2024

Mysuru: A two-wheeler rider sustained a fracture in his leg after a KSRTC bus hit the motorbike he was riding at Nehru Circle in the city on Wednesday morning. The injured two-wheeler rider is 28-year-old Rajesh, a resident of N.R. Mohalla here. The KSRTC bus, which came from Sub-Urban Bus Stand towards Irwin Road, hit…

Change in operation of city buses catches passengers off-guard
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Change in operation of city buses catches passengers off-guard

October 5, 2024

Mysuru: KSRTC bus passengers had to face severe inconvenience, owing to lack of information over temporary changes in the operation of bus service on Thursday evening. In view of the increase in traffic density in the heart of the city during illumination, as part of ongoing Dasara festivities, the KSRTC authorities have suspended the operation…

Accident on Bengaluru – Mysuru Highway
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Accident on Bengaluru – Mysuru Highway

September 30, 2024

Miraculous escape for over 70 passengers; 20 injured Mandya: More than 20 passengers were injured this morning when a KSRTC bus toppled after colliding with a parked goods carrier (canter) in front of Sanjo Hospital on the service road of the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway. The incident occurred as the driver of the speeding Mysuru-bound KSRTC bus,…

City bus service begins on Outer Ring Road
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City bus service begins on Outer Ring Road

August 16, 2024

14 buses, four routes to connect Ring Road areas with Central Business District and healthcare facilities Mysore/Mysuru: In response to public demand and to enhance passenger convenience, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced regular bus services from the City Bus Stand (CBS) to the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The buses, operated by…

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