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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.

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.

Startups eye intercity travel, hitching ride on permit exemption for e-buses

Electric buses on intercity routes may be a game-changer, but high capital cost is a deterrent

Transport services in Karnataka likely to be hit as transport employees call for indefinite strike from March 24

Transport employees want salary revision, allowance increases, medical facilities, reinstatement of employees fired during the April 2021 strike, shift system, and more.

‘Pee-gate’ in Karnataka bus: Drunk man urinates on woman’s seat

The man also misbehaved with co-passengers and the bus crew when confronted and was deboarded.

Kerala govt providing funds to KSRTC to help in loan repayment

The minister, answering queries in the House regarding the huge losses being suffered by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), said the over Rs 3,500 crore loans of the transportation body cannot be repaid in one go and the government was helping it to recover from the same.

COVID-19 | KSRTC to resume bus services to Maharashtra from June 25

The bus services will resume from Bengaluru, Shivamogga, Mangaluru and other places of the state to Mumbai, Pune, Miraj, Solapur, Pandharapur and Tuljapur in Maharashtra.

Karnataka: RTC employees strike enters fifth day, bus services continue to be hit

RTCs that have been warning employees about continuing with the strike, have started taking actions against trainee employees and are issuing notice for absence from work.

Coronavirus pandemic | Buses start plying in Udupi district

Udupi is the first district in the state to run buses since the COVID-19 lockdown.

Eastern Treads gains 12%, wins order from KSRTC

The company obtained repeated order to supply 540 MT of tyre retreading materials to KSRTC to meet their annual tyre retreading requirements.

Karnataka road transport union on strike from July 25

As many as 23,000 buses of KSRTC will stay off the roads, including in Bengaluru, and a total of 1.23 lakh employees will join the strike, KSRTC Staff and Workers' Federation general secretary H V Anantha Subbarao said.