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- Four state-owned transport corporations in Karnataka are collectively reporting financial losses of ₹8,000 crore.
- The transport minister stated these entities are currently struggling to pay employee salaries.
- Ticket prices remain unchanged despite four increases in the cost of diesel.
- The state government cites fear of political backlash as a primary reason for not raising fares.
- Financial constraints have also halted the recruitment of new staff despite the completion of interview processes.
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- Scheduled meeting between Transport Minister and Chief Minister regarding fare hikes
- Status of recruitment for candidates who completed interviews three years ago
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Byrathi Suresh
Transport Minister
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“We have not increased fares despite the rise in diesel prices. There is apprehension that the Opposition may launch protests if fares are increased”
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…Road Transport Corporation’s north-western division (KSRTC-NW) had not been increased despite four hikes in diesel prices. He said the four corporations were operating with a cumulative loss of about ₹8,000 crore. “ We have not increased fares despite the rise in diesel prices. There is apprehension that the Opposition may launch protests if fares are increased ,” he said, adding that he will soon meet Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to discuss the issue. Recruitment issue Leader of the Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy intervened and said candidates who had appeared for…
“When there is no money to pay the salaries of those already working, how can we make new appointments?”
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…process nearly three years ago, the candidates had not been appointed, he said. Responding to this, the Minister said the corporations were currently struggling even to pay the salaries of their existing employees. “ When there is no money to pay the salaries of those already working, how can we make new appointments? ” he asked. Published - September 24, 2026 07:52 pm IST…
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Named India · Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation · Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation · Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation · Byrathi Suresh · Chalavadi Narayanaswamy · DK Shivakumar · Karnataka · S. Ravi
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