Buses

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

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

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy assures Karnataka of buses in upcoming phase

Karnataka seeks World Bank aid to induct 4,000 electric buses

Karnataka Cabinet on April 11 approved the Preliminary Project Report (PPR) submitted to avail World Bank funding for electric buses across four transport corporations

Data shows fall in airfares to Prayagraj, but for pilgrims, it's still beyond reach

Data from Ixigo shows that while the average spot fares from Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai to Prayagraj have fallen to Rs 13,000-25,000 on February 3, 2025, from Rs 17,000-33,000, seen around January 28, 2025, ticket prices are still much higher, compared to the same period last year.

Karnataka: Over 8,300 KSRTC buses to be tracked in real time; tender floated

KSRTC plans to roll out a mobile app by June. It is also aiming to track drivers' behaviour to reduce the annual expenditure on accidents, which amounts to Rs 100 crore

Road To Redemption: How are the faithful flocking to the Kumbh to wash away their sins

Around 400 private jets, 1,000 commercial flights, and 13,200 trains are expected to hit Prayagraj during the event, according to estimates from multiple government agencies.

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

Bengaluru rains: School buses stranded on flooded road, students rescued in tractors near tech hub ORR

Buses from multiple schools were stuck on Balagere Road on Tuesday evening due to flooding caused by heavy rain.

Karnataka: KSRTC to roll out non-AC seater-cum-sleeper buses

KSRTC on June 14 floated a tender to purchase 30 seater-cum-sleeper coaches as well as 70 non-AC sleeper coaches. This is the first time it is inducting non-AC seater-cum-sleeper buses.

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.

Daimler India unveils updated CV product lines, to roll out 14 offerings this year

The company witnessed 39% growth in its sales in the domestic market at 25,930 units in 2023

Ashok Leyland leverages record M&HCV volumes to boost its FY24 topline

The company is hoping to maintain its 30 percent market share this year and grow to about 35 percent going forward

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.

CV makers brace for sluggish demand in the fourth quarter

Volumes are expected to remain subdued in the fourth quarter on a YoY basis, driven by the pause in infrastructure activities as the model code of conduct kicks in before the Lok Sabha elections.

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

Ashok Leyland bags order for 552 ULE buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation

The Chennai-based CV maker will commence the the delivery of these buses within the next few months.

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

Karnataka to purchase 5,600 more buses following the success of Shakti scheme of free travel for women

According to a statement issued by the CM's office, the Chief Minister said Rs 500 crore has been provided in the state budget for acquiring new buses, and therefore ordered that the purchase process be completed soon.

Mumbai bids adieu to its iconic red double-decker buses

The open-deck double-decker buses, which have served as sightseeing buses for tourists since the 1990s, will also disappear from the city streets in the first week of October, he added.

Bengaluru transporters threaten to go on strike on September 11

Members of 32 transport unions said they have been impacted by the Shakti scheme, a free bus travel scheme for women in Karnataka

Ashok Leyland Q1 net profit soars 747% YoY to Rs 576 crore

The results were aided by a focus on performance and costs, the company said in a statement. Its shares jumped 3.3 per cent to Rs 181.45 on the BSE after the announcement.

Eye on Bengaluru ahead of Karnataka polls: Bus service hits bump, BMTC struggles with dwindling fleet

Given that projects like the metro and suburban rail take time to build and operate, experts said the easiest way to reduce traffic congestion is to add buses.

9 lakh govt vehicles, buses older than 15 yrs to go off the road from April 1, says Nitin Gadkari

Addressing an event organised by industry body FICCI, Gadkari said the government is taking many steps to facilitate the use of ethanol, methanol, bio-CNG, bio-LNG and electric vehicles.

JBM Auto earmarks Rs 800 core this CY to beef up EV operations

FY 2026-27, the company expects the size of the new bus market to grow to 80,000 to 90,000 units per annum and 50 percent of them to be pure electric vehicles

CBI files preliminary enquiry over 'corruption' in procurement, maintenance of buses by Delhi govt

The enquiry was registered on a reference of the Union Home Ministry, they said.