Mysore/Mysuru: From its humble beginnings with Chevrolet engine buses to today’s state-of-the-art Ashwamedha and Pallakki class services, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has completed a remarkable 64-year journey. This evolution began when Mysore Government Road Transport Department (MGRTD) was renamed Mysore State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Jan. 1, 1961, under CIRT Act of…
CM issues 500th crore ticket to a lady passenger Bengaluru: Shakti, one of the five Guarantee Schemes of the State Government, that provides free travel facility to women passengers in the State-owned Road Transport Corporations buses, set a new milestone yesterday, with 500th crore ticket. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah symbolically issued the 500th crore ticket to…
KSRTC to launch voice-guided travel in 200 buses through ‘Divya Spandana’ from July 14 Mysuru: In a pioneering step towards inclusive public transport, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching a voice-guided assistive technology for visually impaired passengers travelling by city buses. The system, locally named ‘Divya Spandana’, will be officially introduced on…
Bengaluru: The State Government is planning to soon launch a curated package tour aimed at attracting tourists to waterfalls, religious destinations and wildlife spots. With the South West monsoon bringing in pleasant weather and waterfalls currently in full splendour, the Tourism Department is keen on capitalising on the seasonal appeal. The proposed curated package tour…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has penalised the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for unfairly collecting an additional Re. 1 from a passenger under the practice of rounding off ticket fares. In its order dated July 7, the Commission, comprising Chairman A.K. Naveen Kumari and Member M.K. Lalitha, directed KSRTC to…
Mysore/Mysuru: Facing public backlash over overcharging despite printed fares, KSRTC has officially withdrawn its round off fare policy for certain premium bus services. The round off system, introduced in 2016, permitted conductors on select services — such as Rajahamsa, Volvo and Sleeper Buses — to round ticket fares to the nearest multiple of five. For…
Mysore/Mysuru: A whopping 1.5 lakh devotees visited Chamundi Hill, following the onset of Ashada Month, with KSRTC that provides free bus ride for devotees on Ashada Fridays from Lalitha Mahal Palace grounds to Chamundi Hill filling its coffers. The first Ashada Puja at Goddess Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill was held on June 27. The…
Mysuru: In a major step towards curbing environmental pollution and fostering a cleaner urban atmosphere, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is set to introduce electric buses (e-buses) within Mysuru city limits. This move aligns with the growing adoption of electric vehicles nationwide, including in the private sector. KSRTC has already launched successful electric…
Mysuru: To tackle traffic congestion in Mysuru, the City Traffic Police held a meeting with officials from the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), seeking their cooperation. The meeting took place at the office of KSRTC Rural Divisional Controller at Bannimantap. Traffic ACP M. Shivashankar, along with senior KSRTC officials, participated in the discussion. They…
Mysuru: With the II PUC exam having already begun and the SSLC exam scheduled to commence from Mar. 21, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has urged the KSRTC authorities to ensure proper bus services for the benefit of students. In a press statement, Yaduveer said that SSLC and PU exams are an important phase…
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