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Exploring yet another option to solve Namma Metro’s last-mile connectivity issue

Ubiquitous on Bengaluru’s streets, the autorickshaw should have been the most effective last-mile connectivity option. It is a no-brainer, at least on paper. Yet, the lack of an effective price regulatory system has made a mockery of the auto meter, further pushing the city’s unsustainable, explosive growth of private vehicles.…

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BMTC official duped by fake ‘Mumbai police’, loses ₹95,000

Victim of cybercrime duped of ₹95,687 by man posing as customer care exec & DCP. Conmen threatened private firm employee with drugs & made away with ₹13.6 lakh. Police Commissioner launched 'Cyber Tip A Day' campaign to create awareness & share frauds committed by cyber crooks.

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Bengaluru: Strike hits morning commute; while some schools opt for online classes, others declare holiday

The private transporters’ strike hit commuters in the morning as autorickshaws, cabs, and vehicles ferrying children to schools went off the roads as part of the strike. Though the strike was called off later in the afternoon, cab and autorickshaw services resumed only partially, continuing to posing hurdles to commuters.

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Bengaluru strike: Airport commuters face hardship as private cabs remain off road

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.

The Hindu

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told protestors, “As we have conveyed to the federation earlier, we will definitely constitute a welfare board for drivers. I have also spoken to BBMP Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath about establishing an Indira Canteen at the airport for the benefit of taxi drivers. We…

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Bengaluru bandh: Cabs, private buses to be off road today; BMTC to run 500 extra schedules

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.

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Private transporters’ strike in Bengaluru on September 11 likely to affect commuters

Bengaluru private transport unions call for bandh on Mon. 10 lakh vehicles incl. buses, autorickshaws, cabs, school buses likely to go off roads. 32 unions have 28 demands, incl. free bus rides for women, ban on bike taxis & private buses. Schools, airport, offices likely to be affected. Govt. has…

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BMTC eliminates 1.5x night fare in Bengaluru buses

BMTC eliminates 1.5x night fare for buses in Bengaluru; Transport Minister Reddy says no financial drain due to Shakti scheme. BMTC implements ordinary service passenger bus fares for night-services, bringing uniformity in fare system. Govt. reimburses ticket costs, improving financial status of road transport corporations.

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BMTC set to abolish 1.5x night fare in buses in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Reddy announced plans to eliminate the 1.5 times higher night fare in buses & launch 'Namma BMTC' app on Sept 25. He also revealed plans to implement a cashless ticketing system for BMTC & KSRTC. These plans were announced after his inspection of Kalasipalya bus terminus.

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Brand Bengaluru’s mobility report recommends cycle lanes, pedestrianisation and encourages public transport

Brand Bengaluru’s ‘Agile and Sustainable Mobility for All’ report has recommended the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) open more bicycle lanes, pedestrianise, and invigorate public transport besides focusing on implementation of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority

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Double Decker buses to be back on Bengaluru’s roads

-BMTC has begun the process of calling tenders for the procurement of 10 double-decker buses. -These buses will be exclusively deployed on the Outer Ring Roads (ORR) to ensure a smoother and safer commute for passengers. -The Department of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and the National Clean Air Programme will…

The Hindu

Unserved by metro, vast Bengaluru stretches desperately need feeder buses

Linking the last-mile is often the Achilles heel of the city’s mobility. In these unserved areas, this glaring connectivity gap extends to several miles. Struggling to maintain its existing fleet of about 6,300 buses, is the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) prepared to deploy enough shuttle buses with requisite staff…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Actor Rajinikanth’s surprise visit to BMTC bus depot in Bengaluru, and more

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Actor Rajinikanth springs a surprise visit to BMTC bus depot in Bengaluru

According to a senior official, no one at BMTC was aware of the actor Rajinikanth’s visit. The official told The Hindu, “It was an impromptu visit. He interacted with our crew, which included drivers, conductors, and depot staff.”

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NWKRTC to get 450 e-buses soon, as proposal gets govt. clearance

NWKRTC plans to operate 450 electric buses in North Karnataka. Aim is to meet increased demand for travel in public transport, esp. after launch of 'Shakti' scheme. 200 e-buses for moffusil, 150 for urban, 100 for BRTS. Tenders to be floated soon, payment based on km of bus operation. Govt.…

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Ad agencies create hurdles for BMTC to put up information boards at BBMP maintained bus stops

The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation which has taken up a project to put up digital LED boards informing commuters about the buses arriving at the stop in bus shelters has hit a roadblock

The Hindu

Several instances show shrinking of freedom of expression under new Congress government

Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of…

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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.

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Transit Oriented Development has great potential, but only with a master plan

TOD looks great on paper. It was drafted by the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) in May 2019 and approved first by the Bommai Government in November 2022. Besides ease of access, TOD also proposes a boost to vertical growth through…

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A bus on the home stretch for HSR Layout residents in Bengaluru

As ‘Feeder IA’ makes its way into HSR Layout, residents receive the “visitor” variously -- some with a knitted brow, surprised by the presence of a BMTC bus in their neck of the woods; and those who knew it was coming their way, smile and hop on the bus for…

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Bengaluru: BMTC driver found dead at Devanahalli depot

A 45-year-old BMTC driver allegedly ended his life at the Devanahalli depot on Monday.

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Ahead of Independence Day flower show in Bengaluru, parking restrictions around Lalbagh for 12 days

The Bengaluru traffic police have imposed parking restrictions around Lalbagh for 12 days, ahead of the flower show at the botanical garden organised by the Department of Horticulture as part of the Independence Day celebrations scheduled from August 4 to August 18.

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BMTC and DULT launch feeder bus service in HSR Layout under SuMA

BMTC & DULT launch feeder bus service in Bengaluru as part of SuMA programme. 8km route covers HSR Layout, Mangammapalya & Parangipalya. Frequency 10min peak, 15min non-peak. NICE Route No. 5A & 8 increased trips. Non-AC services operational from Aug 1. #Bengaluru #Mobility #SuMA

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Six BMTC officials booked for forging documents to award contracts and tenders

Six BMTC officials accused of forging signatures of senior officers to tamper with documents and award contracts, causing ₹76 lakh loss. FIR registered, accused charged with cheating, forgery and criminal breach of trust. Probe found accused helped lowest bidder get contract, extended rent free period for vendor and sanctioned additional…

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