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Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Karnataka government schedules three day special session on drought and committee report
The Karnataka government has scheduled a three-day special legislative session to address the state's drought crisis and the Kasturirangan Committee report.
Karnataka State Open University extends admission deadline for various courses
Karnataka State Open University has extended the deadline for online admission applications for various academic courses until October 13, 2026.
BMTC inspects 7-metre buses as it plans 200 midi buses
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation is evaluating new seven-metre buses for expanded feeder services to metro stations despite historical safety and revenue challenges.
Namma BMTC 2.0 app now available for iPhone users
The Namma BMTC 2.0 transport application is now available for download on iOS devices.
K. Raju demands additional bus facilities
K. Raju, president of the Guarantee Schemes Implementation Committee, urged KSRTC to increase bus services for passengers in Ramanagara and requested BESCOM to minimize power load shedding for farmers.
Lack of toilets and poor maintenance of facilities in Bengaluru
Residents report a severe lack of public toilets and poor maintenance of existing sanitation facilities across various Bengaluru neighborhoods.
Do not politicize Kunigal development: D.K. Suresh
D.K. Suresh inaugurated a new air-conditioned bus service between Kunigal and Bengaluru and urged against politicizing development projects.
BMTC launches Vajra Vistara services between Bengaluru and Kunigal
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has introduced new Vajra Vistara bus services connecting Bengaluru and Kunigal.
Karnataka government awaits committee report before deciding on bus fare hike
The Karnataka government is awaiting a committee report before deciding on a potential bus fare hike while simultaneously planning infrastructure upgrades and electric bus procurement.
Greater Bengaluru Authority directs water board to address leakages and congestion
The Greater Bengaluru Authority directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to address water leakages, coordinate lake filling efforts, and shift 103 bus-stands to reduce traffic congestion.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
BMTC floats tender for audio advertisements in three hundred buses
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has floated a tender to introduce audio advertisements on 300 non-AC buses to generate additional non-fare revenue.
Karnataka police seek free bus travel for plainclothes personnel
Karnataka State Police has requested the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to extend free bus travel benefits to its plainclothes personnel for security and operational reasons.
BMTC clarifies 1700 electric buses are operational in Bengaluru
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation rejects claims of 500 idle electric buses, stating 1,700 are operational.
Karnataka transport minister orders reinstatement of suspended bus conductor
Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh ordered the reinstatement of a suspended BMTC conductor and directed state transport corporations to stop harassment regarding fare change shortages.
Karnataka government proposes higher fines for driving vehicles on footpaths
The Karnataka government proposes increasing fines for driving vehicles on footpaths from 500 to 5,000 rupees to ensure pedestrian safety in Bengaluru.