Fort city residents seek revival of KSRTC city bus services

…major roads in the city and the excuses given by KSRTC are lame. They have urged the KSRTC to restore and expand city bus services within the city limits. .Speaking to DH, KSRTC Divisional Controller Venkatesh said: “ Currently, buses are being operated between the bus terminal and Aadumalleshwara Zoo via the IUDP Layout during the morning and evening hours. In total, four trips are being operated daily. The KSRTC may operate buses to other parts of the city in the future. However, buses cannot ply on interior roads as they are narrow. Hence, city bus services are not available in all areas ,” he said. .34% of KSRTC buses are of 'highly polluting' BS III standard.Sarvodaya Party vice-president J Yadava Reddy said buses could easily operate on Holalkere Road, JCR Extension Road, Turuvanur Road, and…

…on interior roads as they are narrow. Hence, city bus services are not available in all areas,” he said. .34% of KSRTC buses are of 'highly polluting' BS III standard.Sarvodaya Party vice-president J Yadava Reddy said buses could easily operate on Holalkere Road, JCR Extension Road, Turuvanur Road, and Medehalli Road . Several new residential layouts are coming up along these roads in the city. The estimated population of the city is more than 2.5 lakh. People travel in shared autorickshaws between Challakere Gate and the city and…

…there are practical challenges in operating city bus service. Many residents prefer to travel by autorickshaws because they can travel directly to their destinations without waiting for buses at designated stops. .“ Autorickshaws provide services across the city. If new buses are deployed, they may not get enough passengers, which could result in losses for the bus operator ,” he said. Kalasunge also pointed out that a large number of residents use private vehicles. If more people shift to public transport, the KSRTC could consider increasing the number of buses, he said. .People belonging…