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Accident victim paid Rs. 10 lakh compensation
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Accident victim paid Rs. 10 lakh compensation

April 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: The KSRTC has paid a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to the kin of an accident victim who died after falling off from the emergency exit window of a moving city bus near Uttanahalli Cross on way to Chamundi Hill Temple. Prabhavathi (34) was travelling in bus to Chamundi Hill, when she died of…

End of a ride: City Volvo fleet retires
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End of a ride: City Volvo fleet retires

April 6, 2026

KSRTC withdraws 33 buses after 15 years of service, sends for scrapping Mysore/Mysuru: The Volvo buses of KSRTC, fondly called the ‘Red Beauty’ by commuters and onlookers, have reached the end of their journey in Mysuru. KSRTC has now officially withdrawn all 33 Volvo buses after they crossed the    15-year age limit. Known for their…

Going electric: 100 EV buses to replace Volvos by 2027
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Going electric: 100 EV buses to replace Volvos by 2027

April 6, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: In place of the phased-out Volvo fleet, Mysuru city is set to welcome eco-friendly electric (EV) buses that promise a similar level of comfort and quality in public transport. KSRTC has requested 100 electric buses, which are expected to arrive early next year. The Union Government has already announced allocation of 750 air-conditioned electric…

KSRTC to run special buses for festivals
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KSRTC to run special buses for festivals

March 16, 2026

Bengaluru: With the summer festival season set to begin with Ugadi festival falling on Mar. 19 and Ramzan festival on Mar. 21, the KSRTC will operate 2,000 additional buses on several Inter-State and Intra-State routes for meeting  passenger rush this week. The KSRTC will run special buses from the State capital Bengaluru to destinations such…

Lady Mechanics !
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Lady Mechanics !

March 9, 2026

22 women keep KSRTC wheels turning Incredible ladies of Namma KSRTC work tirelessly behind the scenes to repair, maintain and keep the fleet of buses safe and roadworthy… By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The heart of Mysuru’s Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Rural Division lies in the hands of women workers, who, behind the scenes,…

KSRTC Bus Pass renewal for differently-abled
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KSRTC Bus Pass renewal for differently-abled

December 31, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)  has extended the validity of the bus pass issued in 2025 till Feb. 28, 2026. Hence, differently abled persons with concessional bus pass, may renew their passes at K.R. Nagar, Periyapatna, Hunsur, H.D. Kote Bus Stands between Jan. 8 and Feb. 28. Those willing to renew their 2026…

KSRTC workers plan to hold strike in New Year
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KSRTC workers plan to hold strike in New Year

December 23, 2025

Bengaluru: Upset over the prolonged delay in the fulfilment of their demands, the KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation has planned to hold strike in the New Year, if their demands are not met by then. The Federation is said to have distributed pamphlets among the four Road Transport Corporations’ employees about the proposed strike. Federation…

Fire mishap: Driver saves lives of 41 passengers
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Fire mishap: Driver saves lives of 41 passengers

December 20, 2025

Nanjangud: Alert bus driver of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has saved the lives of 41 passengers on board, as the bus caught fire near Hosahalli gate in Nanjangud taluk, on Mysuru-Ooty National Highway yesterday. The bus (KL-15 A-2444) was going to Kerala from Mysuru, when a spark was noticed in the bus, due…

KSRTC plans four new depots to ease pressure
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KSRTC plans four new depots to ease pressure

December 3, 2025

Connectivity to Peripheral Ring Road, Greater Mysuru spurs mega proposal Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government moving to upgrade Mysuru into a Grade-1 Municipal Corporation (Greater Mysuru City Corporation) to accommodate growth over the next 25-30 years, the city’s transport division has begun drafting a major proposal to establish four advanced bus depots across four key…

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