Some of the past laws enacted by the Parliament and the State Assemblies had continued to bind the governments to archaic public sector dominance at the cost of private initiative. And the bus transport system was one such sector. Karnataka’s KSRTC is one such. During the heydays of Emergency, private bus transport businesses were overnight…
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…
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…
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…
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…
By R. Chandra Prakash A proposal for a new Bus Terminal at Bannimantap has been announced by the KSRTC. As per its public statement, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been sent to government for approval. Even though the details of DPR is not made public, from the available information one can foresee a disaster…
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…
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…
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…
Mysuru: 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…
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