BUSINESS
Corporates promote use of Bengaluru Metro amid return to office push; congestion may worsen, warns traffic police
Bengaluru traffic police ask commuters to consider carpooling and companies to offer shuttle services to ease the burden on roads, which is likely to worsen from January 2024 onward.
BUSINESS
After Hyderabad, Rapido expands cab services to Bengaluru; applies for licence
This development comes on the heels of Ola's launch of electric bike taxi services in Bengaluru, a segment dominated by Rapido.
BUSINESS
Body cameras, facial recognition, analytics: Govt institutions tap AI to fight exam cheating
While these efforts by state-run institutions may enhance the integrity of exams, concerns remain on privacy and harvesting of data on students.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru traffic: IISc bats for Inner Ring underground Metro over DKS’ tunnel road plan
Despite calls for expanding the public transport systems, the Karnataka government has decided to go ahead with the tunnel road project.
BUSINESS
Rapido launches ‘Auto Plus’ in Bengaluru, promising no cancellations; tariff above HC-mandated fare
The aggregator says charges will be 25-35 percent higher than regular fares; Karnataka transport department calls it illegal
BUSINESS
Bengaluru to get 2,211 buses by March 2024, govt sets recruitment conditions
Set up regulatory authority to revise fares; implement online ticketing: Karnataka finance department instructs RTCs
BUSINESS
Whitefield line boosts Bengaluru Metro's average daily ridership by 80K; cuts traffic congestion by 14%
Bengaluru Metro's average daily ridership has surpassed 7 lakh, but the shortage of trains remains a cause for concern.
BUSINESS
Ola dangles Rs 70K monthly earnings for riders in push to expand e-bike taxi service
Ola is scaling up e-bike taxi operations in Bengaluru even as it waits for a licence from the Karnataka transport department.
BUSINESS
Karnataka industries fume over frequent power cuts; seek proper supply
The state energy department attributed the power crisis to high demand and deficient monsoon rainfall
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro's busiest stations revealed; rolling stock shortage affects service frequency
Indiranagar is now the second busiest station after the Majestic interchange
BUSINESS
Accenture skips pay hikes, reduces bonuses and promotions in India, Sri Lanka
According to an email to employees, which Moneycontrol has accessed, the company experienced a macro environment that was more challenging than anticipated at the beginning of the FY23 fiscal year, and growth was lower than planned.
BUSINESS
First-person account: A 43-km Metro ride from Bengaluru's tech hub Whitefield for Rs 60
Bengaluru's Purple Line Metro now runs the entire stretch between Whitefield and Challaghatta, heralding seamless commuting on a crucial transit artery in India's IT capital.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru: Citizen activism & online campaigns play key role in getting Whitefield-Challaghatta Metro line operational
After much delay, the two sections were thrown open this morning to the public. Responding to public angst over the delay, the government decided upon a no-fuss, informal opening.
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Bengaluru Metro: Much-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta corridor to be operational from October 9
The entire Bengaluru Metro network will cover 72.85 km, making it the second-largest metro system in India after Delhi Metro's 350.2 km.
BUSINESS
MC Explains: Why congestion tax is unlikely to be implemented in Bengaluru anytime soon
Those opposing the levy argue that Karnataka already has one of the highest road taxes in the country. They have also expressed frustration over delays in completing the metro and the suburban rail projects, and said the development of an efficient public transport system should be prioritised over implementing such taxes.
BUSINESS
MC Explainer: What is the controversy surrounding carpooling in Bengaluru?
Bengaluru, country's tech capital, has more than 1.1 crore vehicles including 75.2 lakh two-wheelers and 22.9 lakh cars.
BUSINESS
First batch of Metro trains for Bengaluru’s Electronics City to be shipped from China on October 18: Titagarh
Electronics City Metro corridor to miss December 2023 deadline; Titagarh to supply trains from February 2024
BUSINESS
How a vehicle breakdown disrupted Bengaluru Metro's Green Line services for over 10 hours
17-tonne road-rail vehicle needed to be lifted off the Metro rail track, which was about 13 meters high, and lowered to the ground using a 250-tonne hydraulic crane.
BUSINESS
No ban on carpooling in Bengaluru, clarifies govt; transport minister to meet aggregators on Oct 3
'For the past few days, there has been a buzz on social media claiming it has been banned. No official order or notification was issued,' says Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy to Moneycontrol
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro readies for likely launch of Whitefield-Challaghatta line on October 6
KR Pura - Whitefield Metro section to bring relief to commuters, especially techies headed to areas such as Mahadevapura, ITPB, and Kadugodi.
BUSINESS
Bus priority lane to return on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road after Metro work
Asian Development Bank is offering technical support for planning and execution of transit-oriented development and multimodal integration along the ORR-Airport Metro corridor.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru Metro to enable private firms to recharge employees' smart cards
Five major tech parks with 3.75 lakh employees identified for enhanced feeder bus connectivity
BUSINESS
Karnataka notifies ordinance for 28% GST on real-money gaming
Karnataka is expected to generate around Rs 1,500 crore, state Commissioner for Commercial Taxes C Shikha said. The move comes ahead of the Union government's planned implementation of the tax regime from October
BUSINESS
Bengaluru’s seething tech corridor calls for timely advisories, efficient public transport
The traffic police has directed the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA) to stagger office timings to curb congestion.
