Commuters complain that the inconsistent service has forced them to rely on private buses or use their personal vehicles. Of the total 6,381 buses under the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), 796 buses are not working due to maintenance issue and shortage of drivers. The last recruitment drive was five years ago and the […]
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There is also a decrease in the number of schedules operated. The number of staff in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has seen a decrease since the past few years. According to data from BMTC website, the number of staff as on Sept. 09, 2023 is 28,894 as against 34,114 staff in 2017-18. Channappa, a BMTC driver said […]
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Private school vans modify their vehicles and carry children on a fixed monthly fare—which is illegal according to law. But, the practice still goes on in many parts of Bangalore city. Nagesh, Superintendent of police at the Karnataka transport department head office admitted that this is a problem. He said “We are aware that […]
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Of the total (professional and non-professional) driving licenses issued in Karnataka in 2022-23, only 12.56 percent were issued to women. This suggests that even though more women are forefront of the workforce, fewer women have control on wheels. The number of women driving commercial vehicles continues to be dismal in Karnataka. Of the total 49,836 […]
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BMRCL officials say that they are studying the possibility of integrating Metro Mitra with Namma Metro app and WhatsApp chat-bot. The Metro Mitra app which was launched on Sept. 27, to provide first and last mile connectivity from metro stations through autorickshaws, is yet to be fully operational as the drivers equipped with the app […]
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Most Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses remain inaccessible to the disabled and elderly due to their high ground clearance and overcrowding. Although the BMTC has introduced low-floor, ramp-accessible buses meant for the disabled and elderly friendly, most buses have footboards that are too high off the ground, making boarding them difficult for the differently- […]
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In 33 percent of accident cases, the driver was solely at fault shows a 2023 study conducted by the Civil Engineering department of R V College. The city has witnessed more than 100 accidents involving Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses till September this year. Commuters raise concern over careless driving. According to data from […]
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The automobile sector’s growth is on a positive track for a second consecutive year with more than 1.9 crore new vehicles registered in the country by October. A record 2.5 million new vehicles were registered in the country in October this year, marking an impressive start to the festive season. In Karnataka alone, 14.51 lakh […]
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Rapido’s new features violate Karnataka High Court orders and the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Act. Ride-hailing platform Rapido’s premium auto rickshaw service Rapido Auto Plus’s fares are 25-30 percent above the High Court mandated fare for regular auto rickshaws. The service promises guarantee rides with no cancellations, and is priced higher than Rapido’s regular auto rickshaw […]
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Cases booked for vehicle alteration are currently just for defective silencer and shrill horn in Bengaluru, say experts and authorities. Despite several modified vehicles on the roads, Bengaluru City Police, Regional Transport Office (RTO) or the traffic police have not registered a single case for engine modifications or alterations. Till August this year, 213 cases […]
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