Karnataka transport corporations operate 8,786 old BS-3 emission buses
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Karnataka's four state transport corporations are operating 8,786 BS-3 buses, raising concerns about air pollution.
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- Four state transport corporations in Karnataka currently operate 8,786 buses that meet only older BS-3 emission standards.
- These entities have initiated a phased process to scrap buses older than 15 years to mitigate environmental impact.
- Officials have already scrapped 5,451 old vehicles over the last five years.
- A proposal has been submitted to the government to scrap an additional 9,518 buses by 2031-32.
What to watch next
- Government response to the proposal to scrap 9,518 buses by 2031-32
- Progress on replacing BS-3 buses with cleaner emission-standard vehicles
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NamedIndia · Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation · Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation · Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation · North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation · National Green Tribunal
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