No takers for KSRTC buses due to rules, regulations and accountability Mysore/Mysuru: Private bus owners are currently experiencing a surge in demand for vehicles, driven by the Lok Sabha poll campaigning frenzy. An estimated 500 private buses including 50-seater and 21-seaters have been commissioned to shuttle people to various political rallies in regions including Mysuru,…
Over 21 buses destroyed in fire at Bengaluru
October 30, 2023Bengaluru: Over 21 out of 30 private buses that were parked at Veerabhadra Nagar here were destroyed in a major fire this morning. Fire and Emergency Services personnel, who have reached the spot, are fighting hard to control the fire to prevent it from spreading further. The cause of the fire is yet to be…
Dasara: Traffic diversion for private buses from Oct.15 to 24
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With Dasara festival scheduled to take place in city from Oct.15 to 24, City Police have diverted the movement of private buses in city during this period in two phases. Accordingly, private buses have to follow the traffic diversion as mentioned below, which will be in effect from Oct.15 to 22 in the first…
Private bus owners and drivers stage protest against plying of more KSRTC buses
April 19, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that KSRTC authorities were operating more buses in violation of the agreement entered into following the launch of indefinite strike by KSRTC employees on Apr.7, private bus owners and drivers staged a demonstration at Doddakere Maidan on Sunday. Claiming that they were suffering losses due to the drop in passenger occupancy following increased…
Private bus fares hiked
March 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Days after the State-owned KSRTC hiked bus fares, Private bus operators of the district have hiked bus fares with effect from today (Mar.10). In a press release, Mysuru District Private Bus Owners Association Hon. General Secretary Thayur Vittalamurthy said that the fares of private buses operating in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts have been…
Passengers injured as truck rams into private bus
January 13, 2019Truck carrying bagasse gutted in fire Mysuru: More than 10 passengers travelling in a private bus were injured when a lorry reportedly rammed into the bus near Varakod Gate yesterday. The lorry, carrying fertilizer bags and allegedly driven by the driver under the influence of alcohol, was proceeding towards T. Narasipur and the private was…
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