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Karnataka floats tender to hire consultant to implement ‘One Nation, One Card’ for state-run buses

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has invited bids to appoint a transaction advisor to roll out a common smart ticketing system across four transport undertakings that enables Shakti scheme validation and cashless travel across 26,000 buses

Karnataka: KSRTC hikes luggage charges by up to 15% from February 16

Officials further noted that the last revision of luggage charges was in December 2021

Bengaluru's Majestic to get intermodal transport hub; KSRTC floats tender

The proposed intermodal hub will be developed on around 40 acres of land, covering Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of the existing KSRTC bus station.

Karnataka: KSRTC to take Rs 624-crore loan to clear PF, other dues

The state government In December permitted four STUs, including KSRTC and BMTC, to avail a Rs 2,000 crore loan

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

KSRTC introduces 180 day-childcare leave for single male employees. 'Leave will be cancelled if...'

However, the KSRTC policy includes a stipulation that if an employee marries during the childcare leave period, the leave will be revoked.

Karnataka: KSRTC terminates contract with private firm for cargo business

In 2020, KSRTC signed an agreement with Bengaluru-based Strategic Outsourcing Services as a business facilitator and launched 'Namma Cargo' services.

Bus fare hike inevitable, says KSRTC chairman

We had a board meeting two days ago. We have proposed a hike of 15 per cent to 20 per cent. The rest is up to the discretion of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. If KSRTC is to survive, fare hike is inevitable,KSRTC chairperson S R Srinivas said.

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.

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.

KSRTC’s innovative approach to road safety: Buying thermos flasks for bus drivers

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will procure 1,600 thermos flasks for its bus drivers in an attempt to tackle driver fatigue and enhance passenger safety.

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

KSRTC inducts 20 trucks into cargo arm, aims Rs 100 cr annual revenue by 2025

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation plans to convert unused Peenya bus terminus into a cargo terminal

Karnataka wins legal tussle against Kerala over the use of 'KSRTC'

The Madras high court has dismissed Kerala RTC's claim of exclusive use of the 'KSRTC' acronym.

KSRTC to revert to khaki uniform for employees

The state-run transport corporation, which had issued an order in this regard on November 16, is switching back to its old uniform after a hiatus of eight years.

Government to take follow-up actions based on CAG report, after detailed examination: Kerala Finance Minister Balagopal

It is the constitutional responsibility of the Accountant General (AG) to carry out the audit of the state's finances and submit its observations, the minister said and rejected reports in certain quarters raising concerns about the government's failure to collect tax arrears, calling them baseless.

Traffic-hit Bengaluru's mobility projects suffer as civil servants juggle multiple roles

Shortage of IAS officers in Karnataka, forcing senior officials of key departments to handle multiple responsibilities, is impeding the completion of critical projects. There is also concern that a few officials have too much power vested in them.