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‘Private expressway for privileged’: tunnel road project in Bengaluru draws criticism for ‘dropping dedicated bus lanes’
July 29, 2025 11:41 am
Criticising the Karnataka government, Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan termed the alleged move to drop the bus lane from the tunnel road project as “discriminatory” and “anti–public transport”.
Karnataka govt earmarks Rs 2800 crore for Shakti scheme, but activists say ‘not enough’
July 07, 2023 7:50 pm
The government views the Shakti scheme as a means to boost women's participation in the labor force, leading to increased purchasing power for the poor and lower-middle classes.
Bangalore Metro bans playing of music on loudspeakers inside train
June 22, 2023 5:17 pm
However, BMRCL has not specified if there would be any punishment if the rule is violated.
Bengaluru transport body to deploy 100 Bharat Stage VI-compliant buses soon
December 20, 2021 6:32 pm
🔴 The BMTC has given an order of 565 BS VI buses to the private transport company. The corporation is procuring the vehicles with the support of the state government.
Bengaluru: BMTC imparts self-defence training to women employees
September 28, 2021 7:18 am
“All our employees will also be offered classes on gender sensitisation, self-assertiveness, legal knowledge, counselling skills and public speaking,” the official added.
BMTC to launch 90 electric buses in Bengaluru by October
August 16, 2021 6:13 pm
Officials said JBM Auto Limited, an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Gurugram, will despatch the 90 mini electric buses at a cost of Rs 130 crore.
Bengaluru Metro to install Automatic Fare Collection system by March
January 30, 2020 8:24 pm
According to the BMRCL officials, the Namma metro will install new upgraded Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) gates at the station by March.
Bengaluru to get eight transit hubs for integration between bus, metro and rail networks
November 20, 2019 6:41 pm
The Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) has identified eight locations in the peripheral areas in North, South, East, and West directions to the Bengaluru city.
Explained: How Bengaluru hopes to decongest traffic with its bus priority lanes
November 17, 2019 8:59 pm
The BMTC will operate 835 buses, including 350 AC buses, on the priority lane. According to civic officials, the route covers 12 high-density corridors.
Bangalore's Baiyappanahalli railway station to be developed on par with international airports
June 10, 2019 11:22 am
According to the IRSDC blueprint, the main building of the station will be in the shape of a butterfly with integrated courtyards and roof gardens in a bid to promote the concept of 'Garden City' in Bangalore.
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