BUSINESS
Karnataka-based Vijayanand Travels to expand bus fleet to 1,000 in three years
VTPL also plans to introduce airport-like lounges for passengers and collaborate with banks to provide discounts to credit/debit card users. They have implemented AI chatbots to address passenger complaints.
BUSINESS
Maharashtra takes the lead in public charging stations, Delhi secures second place
Bureau of Energy Efficiency data shows there are 8,735 public charging stations and 84 charge point operators across India. IndianOil emerges as the PSU with the highest number of charging stations. Bengaluru-based start-up Bolt.Earth leads the private sector.
BUSINESS
All you need to know about Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat express
Vande Bharat Express between KSR Bengaluru City and Dharwad will operate on all days except Tuesdays, with stoppages at Yeswantpur, Davangere and Hubballi
BUSINESS
Reversing the trend: Bengaluru's BMTC regains ridership with free bus travel for women
Bus utility's daily ridership set to soar to 40 lakh, surpassing last month's 27.7 lakh; female passenger percentage surges from 39 percent in May 2023 to 57 percent
BUSINESS
Now, drones to monitor traffic in eight congested locations of Bengaluru
These drones fitted with cameras will be deployed at eight congested locations: Hebbal, Central Silk Board, Ibballur, Marathahalli, KR Puram, Goraguntepalya, Sarakki and Banashankari bus stand.
BUSINESS
Free bus travel for women: Karnataka needs to quickly add buses to cater to spike in demand
As the state-run transport corporations struggle to keep pace with demand, overcrowding in buses has become a major cause for concern. This needs to be addressed post-haste so that the targeted women can truly benefit.
INDIA
PM Modi to launch 8-car Vande Bharat on Bengaluru-Hubballi-Dharwad route
Bengaluru-Hubballi-Dharwad will be Karnataka's second Vande Bharat Express after the first was introduced on the Mysuru-Bengaluru-Chennai route in November 2022
BUSINESS
Bescom plans 530 EV charging stations under PPP model across Karnataka
Bescom plans to expand the number of charging stations to 3,568, with 320 stations already installed across the state
BUSINESS
Bengaluru airport's hyperloop plan hits roadblock; BIAL explores other transport options
BIAL has grand plans to transform the airport into an integrated travel hub. It is now actively pursuing other options like drone taxis.
BUSINESS
ED issues notice to top officials of Xiaomi India, 3 banks over illegal remittances of Rs 5,551 cr
Sources said notices were served to Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited, the two executives, CITI Bank, HSBC Bank and Deutsche Bank AG.
BUSINESS
Coming soon: 40-meter-high, 360-degree view Garden Pavilions at Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2
Similar to the viewing gallery at Singapore's Changi Airport, the 'Garden Pavilions' will provide a vantage point to witness planes taking off and landing.
BUSINESS
Fairfax fully committed to Bengaluru airport investment, says BIAL CEO Hari Marar
Retained earnings reinvested in airport development; dividends distributed only twice in the last 15 years, says BIAL CEO Hari Marar
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive: Bengaluru airport's Terminal 2 to handle all international flight operations from September 1
Bengaluru airport aims to be the gateway, not just for South India, but for the entire country, says BIAL CEO Hari Marar.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru-Chennai train journey may soon be reduced to 2 hours
Railways to conduct final location survey for new semi high speed rail line
BUSINESS
BEML lowest bidder for supplying 72 coaches for Bengaluru Metro
Sources said BEML quoted Rs 10.6 crore per coach, while Alstom quoted Rs 14.3 crore per coach
BUSINESS
Why Bengaluru's tech corridor, Outer Ring Road, needs an urgent fix
A single broken-down truck, a fallen tree, or even waterlogging in a small section can bring the entire tech corridor to a standstill.
BUSINESS
Make in India! Foxconn to manufacture 2 crore iPhones a year at its Bengaluru facility
The company is targeting a production start at its Devanahalli unit by April 1, 2024
BUSINESS
Bengaluru airport trains cancelled by railways citing low ridership, staff shortage; passengers fume
KIA halt station, located 3.5km from the KIA terminal, was built by BIAL at a cost of around Rs 3 crore, and was inaugurated on January 4, 2021.
BUSINESS
Karnataka: Vande Bharat Express to connect Bengaluru with Hubballi-Dharwad by July
This will be the second Vande Bharat Express in Karnataka, with the first one introduced on the Mysuru-Bengaluru-Chennai route in November 2022, operated by the Southern Railway.
INDIA
Heavy rain brings Bengaluru to its knees; IMD issues yellow alert
Various areas, including tech corridors like Bellandur, reported waterlogging. Underpasses at Lingarajapuram and Sankey Road were also flooded due to the heavy rain.
BUSINESS
MC Exclusive | Alstom emerges as lowest bidder for 100 aluminium Vande Bharat trains
The consortium comprising Swiss railway rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail and Hyderabad-based Medha Servo Drives was the only other player that took part in this tender with a bid of nearly Rs 170 crore per train.
BUSINESS
EV fast charging stations to be installed at toll plazas along the Bengaluru-Pune highway
Along the Bengaluru-Chennai highway via Old Madras Road, Bescom is installing charging infrastructure in places like Hoskote, Kolar, Mulbagal, and Nangali. On the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, the charging station will be set up in Ramanagara.
BUSINESS
Karnataka cabinet: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, IT-BT; Bengaluru development & irrigation for DKS
MB Patil to handle large & medium industries portfolio.
BUSINESS
Bengaluru suburban rail project: K-RIDE removes Lottegollahalli station from Benniganahalli-Chikkabanavara corridor
Yeswantpur & Benniganahalli to be interchange stations for Benniganahalli - Chikkabanavara corridor
