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.
BMTC officials explained that they were collecting 1.5x night fare due to lower occupancy during late hours. Tender will soon be invited to deploy 10 double-decker buses in Bengaluru, says Karnataka transport minister
Daily women passengers of four RTCs increased from 41.81 lakh to 55.77 lakh; state govt to pay Rs 402 crore.