Bengaluru: In a major initiative, State Transport Department will be cracking a whip on two-wheeler riders with children as pillion, if they don’t adhere to safety rules. It is mandatory for the children below the age group of 4 years to wear safety harness, while riding pillion. Any violation on the part of two-wheeler riders…
Now get registration number for your new vehicle online
October 27, 2021Bengaluru: In the wake of amendments to rules of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Transport Department has said that there is no need for physical inspection of new vehicles for a first-time registration. In a press release, the Department has said that a system has been brought in to register fully built vehicles purchased…
Transport Department’s Helpline
June 2, 2021Bengaluru: The Transport Department has set up a separate Helpline for the benefit of citizens regarding transport service, ambulance service, one time monetary assistance announced by the Government for drivers etc. The Helpline Number is 94498-63214. In case of any complaints regarding any transport services, the members of the public can call this Helpline number,…
Remove illegal number plates in a week, motorists warned
December 22, 2019Mysuru / Bengaluru: The Transport Department has warned motorists of action under the Motor Vehicles Act if their vehicles continue to have illegal, illegible and flamboyant vehicle registration number plates after one week. Unauthorised use of Government emblems in vehicles or using number plates in different fonts than those prescribed in the Central Motor Vehicles…
KSRTC to have sensor system to alert sleepy drivers
August 4, 2019Long-distance night drivers expected to wave at Artificial Intelligence system Equipment beeps alarm in case the driver fails to wave hands Mysuru/Bengaluru: Overworked and stressed out Karnataka State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) drivers are resorting to drastic measures to keep themselves awake in the course of their round-the-clock duty. They use pepper, Vicks and chillies to…
Transport Dept. again to push for bus fare hike
December 28, 2018Bengaluru: The State Transport Department will once again put forth the proposal to the government to hike bus fares, citing huge losses. The Transport Corporations are preparing to seek Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s approval to hike bus fares and a proposal will soon be submitted to the CM, said Transport Minister D.C. Thammanna. Speaking to…
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