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Karnataka got record budget allocation for railways, says MoS Jalshakti V SomannaSixty-one railway stations across the state are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, he told the media in Bengaluru.
No plan to remove loss making city Volvo buses: BMTCChief minister HD Kumaraswamy and former transport minister DC Thammanna, however, had made statements that the Volvo buses would be transf...
Record loss in FY19 raises doubts about BMTC’s futureGovt has rejected its proposal for an 18% hike in fare; utility hoping for state subsidy to bail it out.
All-India strike: Schools & colleges to be shut, normal life may be hitAlthough the strike is for two days, the state has not taken a call on whether schools and colleges will remain closed on Wednesday as well.
CM to decide on BMTC’s 80 electric bus procurementTransport minister DC Thammanna demands outright purchase of buses while city public transport bats for leasing them.
Fewer BMTC buses likely during non-peak hoursBy converting two working shifts per bus to one general shift, the cash-strapped operator hopes to minimise the cost of manpower.
KSRTC likely to remodel Majestic Bus TerminalThe idea of developing land for commercial purposes was mooted by transport minister DC Thammanna. He has a similar idea for the cash-strap...
- Bengaluru Transport Minister sees a goldmine in Shantinagar depot
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is reeling under losses and this piece of highvalue real estate can cover the BMTC’...
Bengaluru's wait for electric buses gets longerGovernment sources said the minister is yet to clear the proposal, though the HD Kumaraswamy regime is set to complete 100 days early next ...
Loss-making BMTC stares at just two options: Raise the fare or seek subsidyThe operational loss of air-conditioned buses is much more than that of ordinary buses. The BMTC spends Rs 80.29 to run an AC bus for a kil...
Walkers will overtake buses in 5 years, predicts BMTC MDBMTC’s air-conditioned services cater to around 70,000 passengers a day while Namma Metro’s daily ridership is about 3.6 lakh.
No parking space? Buy no car: Karnataka government mulls new norms to decongest BengaluruThe proposal, however, is still being discussed within the transport department. No timeline has been set for its implementation.
CM Kumaraswamy retains energy, his Dy gets charge of city affairsShivakumar has been given twin portfolios of water resources, and medical education. Deshpande has got revenue and skill development, while...