Are buses running in Bangalore now?
According to a statement released by BMTC, 2,000 buses will operate across major traffic routes in Bengaluru city. The bus service will operate between 6 am and 7 pm every day. To avoid the use of cash, the BMTC will provide QR code-based digital ticketing in all its buses.
Did Bus strike End in Bangalore?
India: Public bus strike ends in Karnataka State as of April 22 /update 5.
How long is the bus strike in Bangalore?
While expressing disappointment with the government’s response to the strike, Mr. Chandrashekar said, “The 15-day-long indefinite strike was one of longest observed in transport corporations.
Is bus service available in Karnataka?
KSRTC being the pioneer State Road Transport Corporation in India is providing efficient, affordable and reliable transport services in the State of Karnataka. The transport facilities provided have been progressively improved and consequently the demand for bus services of the Corporation has been increasing.
Is buses are running today in Karnataka?
Bengaluru: As Karnataka eases COVID lockdown restrictions, the state-run public transport corporations will resume operating buses and metro services but with 50 per cent seating capacity from today. According to KSRTC, fleet of 3,000 buses initially will resume their operations from Monday.
Who are the bus strike members in Karnataka?
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) and North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) and others have announced to join the strike.
How many buses are in use in Bangalore?
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operated around 700 buses, up from 372 on Wednesday. The North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) and North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) operated 747 and 628 buses, respectively.
How many buses have been damaged in Karnataka?
The number of buses damaged due to stone pelting increased from 70 to 97. A total of 85 employees have been arrested so far. A day after a worker was killed in stone pelting, the Karnataka State Road Transport Employees League headed by farmer leader Kodihalli Chandrashekhar failed to respond.
Is the KSRTC bus damaged by RTC workers?
KSRTC’s Volvo bus damaged in stone pelting on Saturday during strike called by RTC workers. Credit: special arrangement The BMTC on Saturday suspended 2,443 employees while other transport corporations stepped up similar measures as the strike called by the road transport corporation (RTC) workers entered 11th day.
