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Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy on October 14 said BMTC, with 7,067 buses including 1,799 electric buses, has a daily ridership of 48 lakh.

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road comes to a halt after BMTC bus breakdown

At 4:43 pm, Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory on X stating that a vehicle breakdown near Ecospace Junction towards Marathahalli had caused slow-moving traffic at Kadubeesanahalli, Devarabisanahalli, and Bellandur.

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

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

Karnataka spends Rs 12,669 crore on 500 crore bus trips under Shakti scheme for women

Congress-led Karnataka government's Shakti Scheme, launched on June 11, 2023, completed 500 crore trips by women passengers on July 14 this year

Frustrated by Karnataka govt’s delay, transport federation to launch own app for auto, taxi and bus drivers

Following earlier union-backed apps like Namma Yatri and Nagara, the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations — which represents 65 transport associations across the state — is now launching its own ride-hailing app.

Centre floats tender for 10,900 electric buses, Bengaluru gets highest allocation

State-run Convergence Energy Services Ltd floated the tender on June 27 under the Gross Cost Contract model

B'luru carpooling firms to cash in amid bike taxi ban, Metro & bus fare hikes

Carpooling firms like QuickRide, QuicReach, GoPool, and BlaBlaCar are looking at increasing their market share as commuters seek cheaper options amid rising travel costs.

Karnataka High Court orders suspension of bike taxis within 6 weeks

The court gives the Karnataka government three months to formulate rules and regulations for bike taxi services

Bengaluru Metro charges should not exceed 1.5 times non-AC bus fare: E Sreedharan

E Sreedharan, also known as the 'Metro Man' and former MD of Delhi Metro, advised BMRCL to focus on non-farebox revenue, timely project completion, and the identification of routes based on profitability rather than political pressure

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

Will public transport fare hike trigger more traffic chaos in Bengaluru?

Many fear BMRCL’s decision to hike fares without increasing trains will discourage people from travelling by Metro

Bengaluru faces transport fare hikes: After BMTC, autos and metro set to increase prices

Many fear the bus fare increase could push commuters toward private vehicles which will further increase the traffic congestion in Bengaluru

Influx of buses from other states increasing pollution in Delhi: Atishi

She made these remarks while inspecting pollution control measures at the Anand Vihar bus depot along with Environment Minister Gopal Rai.

How aggregator platforms are bringing the Ola-Uber model to inter-city bus travel

An increasing number of app-based aggregators are expanding operations through an 'asset-light model', focusing on technology and partnerships rather than direct ownership of buses

Bus-truck collision in Madhya Pradesh claims 9 lives, injures nearly 20

Six people lost their lives and nearly 20 were injured after a bus collided with a parked truck in Maihar, Madhya Pradesh. Authorities launched a rescue operation, and investigations are ongoing.

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to induct 300 electric buses

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to induct 225 non-AC and 75 AC electric buses on inter-city routes under lease model.

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.

7 Devotees of Vaishno Devi die in bus accident on Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway

At least seven people lost their lives and several others were severely injured after a bus met with an accident on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway on May 24. All the injured were taken to the hospital. The passengers inside the bus were travelling from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh to the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu.

Bengaluru Metro sees ridership and revenue surge despite free bus travel for women

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has also witnessed a rise in daily ridership from 27.7 lakh before the launch of the Shakti scheme to around 36-40 lakh now.

6 students killed, around 20 injured as school bus overturns in Haryana

Six school children lost their lives and approximately 20 others were injured in a devastating accident involving a bus in Mahendragarh, Haryana.

Uttarakhand man visits Bengaluru, loses Rs 30,000 in cash, laptop, Samsung tablet in bus

Mukesh Pawar took a TNSTC bus from Salem to Bengaluru. The last time he saw his luggage was at Electronic City. Before getting off at Majestic, he noticed that his bags were missing.

Six killed in accident involving two trucks, bus in Andhra Pradesh

Six died, 20+ injured in truck-bus collision at Musunuru toll plaza, Nellore district, according to police report on Saturday.

A robust bus transport system is essential for cities to thrive 

While metro lines grab headlines you also need an efficient bus transport system to complement the metro/rail system and provide better access   

Bus rams into over a dozen vehicles in Delhi, one killed

The accident occurred around 2.45 pm near Vishram Chowk in Awantika. The bus hit a car, then an e-rickshaw and two-wheelers parked on the side of a road, they said. Police have the CCTV footage of the crash.