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  • Bengaluru woman, BMTC bus driver argue, hit each other in viral video. Police reacts

    The incident has triggered a wave of divided reactions online. While some users demanded action against the woman for assaulting an on-duty worker, others criticised BMTC drivers for poor conduct.

  • Bengaluru's BMTC to operate AC electric buses to airport from August 14

    Bengaluru's BMTC to operate AC electric buses to airport from August 14

    BMTC, which now operates more than 150 diesel Vayu Vajra Volvo buses to the airport, will replace 85 with AC e-buses

  • Bengaluru man forgets bag with Rs 75,000 valuables in bus. BMTC staff returns it: 'Grateful'

    Bengaluru man forgets bag with Rs 75,000 valuables in bus. BMTC staff returns it: 'Grateful'

    Syed Nouman, 25, had landed in Bengaluru around 1 am on Sunday and had dozed off after boarding a bus from the airport. He was carrying two bags and while getting off the bus, he forgot to take his backpack which had his laptop and other expensive gadgets.

  • Bengaluru's BMTC to launch 'express bus service’ on long routes

    Bengaluru's BMTC to launch 'express bus service’ on long routes

    These non-AC express buses will have fewer stops and slightly higher fares than ordinary buses

  • Karnataka seeks 7,000 electric buses for Bengaluru under PM E-Drive

    Karnataka seeks 7,000 electric buses for Bengaluru under PM E-Drive

    Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy assures Karnataka of buses in upcoming phase

  • Bengaluru: BMTC bus stuck at railway crossing as Vande Bharat train approaches

    Bengaluru: BMTC bus stuck at railway crossing as Vande Bharat train approaches

    Two trains, including Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat, delayed following the incident

  • Bengaluru: BMTC's UPI daily ticket revenue hits Rs 1 crore milestone post-fare hike

    Bengaluru: BMTC's UPI daily ticket revenue hits Rs 1 crore milestone post-fare hike

    Many passengers have switched to UPI to tackle change-related issues after the bus fare hike came into effect on January 5.

  • Karnataka health minister wants all new public transport vehicles in Bengaluru to be electric

    Karnataka health minister wants all new public transport vehicles in Bengaluru to be electric

    Shifting from combustion engine vehicles to alternative modes for all public transport is not just an option but a necessity to prevent a Delhi-like situation, says Dinesh Gundu Rao

  • Bengaluru's BMTC sees ridership drop after hike in bus fare

    Bengaluru's BMTC sees ridership drop after hike in bus fare

    Experts say many male passengers might have shifted to two-wheelers and other modes

  • After bus fare hike, Bengaluru Metro fare to increase as BMRCL board gives nod

    After bus fare hike, Bengaluru Metro fare to increase as BMRCL board gives nod

    Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is yet to reveal the revised fare structure.

  • Bengaluru's BMTC begins trial runs of AC electric buses

    Bengaluru's BMTC begins trial runs of AC electric buses

    For the first time, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is introducing air-conditioned e-buses

  • Electric bus catches fire on waterlogged road in Bengaluru, no injuries

    Electric bus catches fire on waterlogged road in Bengaluru, no injuries

    Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation officials said the incident happened at 10.50 pm on August 5 in Kempapura near Hebbal on a flooded road.

  • Bengaluru's BMTC and Namma Metro to open up real-time transit data

    Bengaluru's BMTC and Namma Metro to open up real-time transit data

    This initiative will help app developers, mobility startups, and public transport enthusiasts develop applications and mobility solutions by leveraging real-time data from Bengaluru's lifelines, BMTC and BMRCL.

  • Bengaluru man's post on BMTC conductors and change woes is viral: 'Lost Rs 5'

    Bengaluru man's post on BMTC conductors and change woes is viral: 'Lost Rs 5'

    Nithin Krishna took to X to complain about BMTC conductors not returning money on the pretext of not having change. The post saw several reactions from social media users. While some people gave him suggestions, others resonated with his thoughts.

  • Bengaluru: Ohm Global Mobility to supply 320 AC e-buses to BMTC for airport routes, tech corridors

    Bengaluru: Ohm Global Mobility to supply 320 AC e-buses to BMTC for airport routes, tech corridors

    This is the first time the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is introducing air-conditioned e-buses. Officials said that they will replace old Volvo buses with new AC e-buses on airport routes and tech corridors.

  • Bengaluru bus conductor suspended after video of him beating woman passenger went viral

    Bengaluru bus conductor suspended after video of him beating woman passenger went viral

    In the viral video, the woman passenger is heard screaming in Hindi repeatedly: 'How dare you hit me?'

  • Rameshwaram Cafe blast: How cameras in Bengaluru buses are aiding in the probe

    Rameshwaram Cafe blast: How cameras in Bengaluru buses are aiding in the probe

    Footage of the suspect traveling on BMTC buses was captured on its CCTV cameras.

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    Moneycontrol Selects: Top stories this afternoon

    Our specially curated package of the most interesting articles to help you stay at the top of your game.

  • Bengaluru to get 120 non-AC electric buses; BMTC floats tender

    Bengaluru to get 120 non-AC electric buses; BMTC floats tender

    BMTC has also floated a tender for 320 AC e-buses for the third time. Karnataka cabinet meeting on January 5 approved BMTC's proposal to induct 10 double-decker AC electric buses.

  • BMTC & KSRTC buses from Bengaluru airport to operate from MMTH

    BMTC & KSRTC buses from Bengaluru airport to operate from MMTH

    According to BIAL, Multi-Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) will integrate bus and Metro stations, private car/taxi/cab parking, a baggage sorting area, and a retail area

  • Bengaluru to get 1,400 electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    Bengaluru to get 1,400 electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    The buses will have a seating capacity of 35 and is equipped with four cameras, battery capacity of 298 kWh, four LED destination boards with a voice announcement system, panic buttons, Fire Detection and Alarm system, vehicle tracking, kneeling option with a wheelchair ramp, pneumatic doors, stop buttons for request stops, and regenerative braking among other features.

  • By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    In the first phase, he flagged off 100 non-AC electric buses of the BMTC at Vidhana Soudha here.

  • Bengaluru: Stray dog becomes an internet sensation after travelling in BMTC bus. Watch 

    Bengaluru: Stray dog becomes an internet sensation after travelling in BMTC bus. Watch 

    The incident reportedly happened on a BMTC bus plying from Marathalli to Indiranagar.

  • Bengaluru bandh: Anil Kumble takes BMTC bus from airport to home

    Bengaluru bandh: Anil Kumble takes BMTC bus from airport to home

    From the photo, it could be seen that Anil Kumble had taken an air-conditioned Volvo bus from the airport with passengers seated behind him.

  • Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses; Koramangala flyover work set to resume

    Bengaluru to get 320 AC electric buses; Koramangala flyover work set to resume

    Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) plans to deploy AC e-buses on tech corridors and airport routes

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