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BMTC conductor arrested for assaulting female passenger over ticket dispute

The Siddapura police arrested a 35-year-old Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conductor on the charge of assaulting a 24-year-old private firm employee over a ticket row on Tuesday.

BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success

BMTC mulling reintroduction of ‘Pink Buses’ in Bengaluru amidst Shakti scheme’s success

As Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme is seeing huge success and has led to an increased women ridership on buses, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is now considering the reintroduction of ‘Pink buses’ buses in Bengaluru.

BMTC to start advance booking facility for Wonder-La Amusement Park Vajra buses

BMTC to start advance booking facility for Wonder-La Amusement Park Vajra buses

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation(BMTC) will start advance booking facility for the buses which are operating 10 Air-Conditioned services with 20 single trips to Wonder-La Amusement Park on four routes from different parts of the city starting from January 15.

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Smart card for Shakti scheme ready, under feasibility assessment for city routes

The Transport Department, in collaboration with the Centre for e-Governance (CeG), has successfully developed samples of smart cards for the Shakti scheme, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told The Hindu. “However, the implementation of these smart cards may be delayed as we are currently assessing their feasibility for use on city…

BMTC forgery scam: Minister plans to hand over investigation to CCB

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) management is planning to seek a Central Crime Branch (CCB) probe into the case, where former MTC officials allegedly forged the signatures of senior officers to tamper with documents and award contracts and tenders to undeserving applicants.

BMTC bus runs over, kills 4-year-old girl

In a tragic incident, a four-year-old girl was killed after a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus ran over her, after hitting the motorcycle on which she was riding pillion with her father on Wednesday morning.

Transport Minister flags off new BMTC training vehicles

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy launched Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation’s (BMTC’s) 50 new SUVs and training vehicles on Friday. The vehicles will be used by depot managers working at depots who are required to carry out several operational and other activities.

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BMTC crew fail to follow passenger safety norms; buses keep doors open

BMTC crew fail to follow passenger safety norms; buses keep doors open

Despite the Road Transport Corporations (RTC) issuing a circular to follow passenger safety norms and close bus doors before the bus moves, most Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses in the city are not following the rules.

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka | How does Shakti scheme work?

Free bus travel for women in Karnataka | How does Shakti scheme work?

The Fare-Free Public Transport (FFPT) has been adopted in many countries and by various States in India. Australia and certain pockets of the U.S., among others, experimented with the concept for many years.

Poor bus connectivity prevents garment workers from benefitting under Shakti Scheme

Poor bus connectivity prevents garment workers from benefitting under Shakti Scheme

The Shakti scheme, which provides free bus rides for women, was expected to benefit over three lakh strong, mostly women, garment workforce in the city. However, an on-ground reality check reveals that the garment workers who have been depending on private transport facilities like tempos, and share autos, haven’t shifted…

Shakti scheme: Crowded state-run buses, no passengers for premium buses in Bengaluru

Shakti scheme: Crowded state-run buses, no passengers for premium buses in Bengaluru

A day after the Shakti scheme was launched, the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation buses were crowded, leading to a demand for increasing the bus fleet

Karnataka launches free bus services for women

Karnataka launches free bus services for women

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday launched free travel scheme for women in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) under 'Shakti Yojana'. Read further on Dynamite News:

KSRTC and BMTC buses to continue accepting ₹2,000 notes

KSRTC and BMTC buses to continue accepting ₹2,000 notes

After the Hoskote depot of Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) issued an order to not accept ₹2,000 notes from passengers, the corporation on Sunday clarified that the BMTC Central Office had not issued any such orders to the staff.

Free BMTC bus rides put a smile on Bengaluru passengers

Free BMTC bus rides put a smile on Bengaluru passengers

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation offered free bus rides to passengers on Independence Day as it became a corporation

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BMTC to lease 921 e-buses under Grand Challenge

CM says vehicle numbers will outnumber human population in the city in 3.5 years

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