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After the Karnataka government decided to levy a fee of ₹14.16 for the issuance of Shakti smart cards, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that they are currently in talks to eliminate registration fees, with the government covering the associated charges of issuing the smart cards.

Strict action against contract carriages operating as stage carriage: Transport Minister

At Kothari Bhavan in Kalaburagi, a state-level conference of transport workers passed resolutions to treat them on par with govt. employees, pay pending wages and reinstate those removed during strike. Jewargi MLA Ajay Singh assured workers govt. will discuss issues with Transport Minister and find solutions. He recalled how CM…

UDF accused govt of awarding AI traffic cameras contract to Keltron in annuity mode. Transport Minister Antony Raju said the agreement was a “total package” & Keltron quoted lowest rate. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said Opp. not faulting project but corruption. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve said Keltron made State…

Transport secretary Huw Merriman has said Network Rail is searching for the crumbly concrete on its estate ‘as a priority’

Bengaluru private transporters strike called off after Transport Minister's assurance; auto-rickshaws, cabs & night shuttle services resumed partially in evening. Apps reduced surge pricing & availability of rides improved by night. Private bus services from Kalasipalya unaffected, no refunds for Monday night bookings.

Bengaluru: Private transport unions called off 24-hr bandh after Transport Minister Reddy visited protest site & assured most demands will be fulfilled. 15K protestors gathered in city, Reddy promised welfare board, loan support, Indira Canteen at airport & solution to illegal bike taxis. Federation to wait for written guarantees &…

Commuters travelling to and from the airport had to undergo hardship as private cabs remained off road due to the strike called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association on Monday.

Karnataka Today newsletter: Private transporters’ strike inconvenience commuters in Bengaluru, and more

The Congress government in Karnataka had launched the Shakti scheme, which provides free travel for women in State-run KSRTC buses, for the benefit of women travellers. “But private transporters are demanding that the government compensate their losses since women are no longer availing their services,” the CM said.

Bengaluru commuters to face disruption on Monday due to transport strike. Private buses, cabs, auto-rickshaws to stay off roads. BMTC to run 500 extra trips to ensure public convenience. Private schools declare holiday/online classes. Protest march to Freedom Park by 10 lakh vehicles. Transport Minister blames political motive behind strike.