KSRTC creates record for most women travelled
The minister announced the achievement on Monday and dedicated it to the Board of Directors of KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC, their presidents and vice-presidents, the Transport Department, managing directors, officers, staff, and labour leaders.
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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
KSRTC creates record for most women travelled
BENGALURU: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporations (KSRTC) has entered the Golden Book of World Records for 'most women passengers travelled in state transport buses (multiple locations)'. Between June 11, 2023 and July 20, 2025, over 5.04 billion (504 crore) women travelled on KSRTC, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) services under the Shakti Scheme, led by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, aimed to empower women by enhancing their mobility. The minister announced the achievement on Monday and dedicated it to the Board of Directors of KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC, their presidents and vice-presidents, the Transport Department, managing directors, officers, staff, and labour leaders.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Commuters give heartfelt farewell to bus crew on NICE-8 route
Bengaluru: In a rare and heartwarming gesture, a group of daily commuters on Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) route NICE-8 came together to bid farewell to their trusted bus driver and conductor, who were transferred to another route by BMTC. On Thursday, before the start of their journey from Nelamangala to Electronics City, the passengers organised a small ceremony at the bus stop. The duo were honoured with shawls, garlands, and sweets in appreciation of their dedicated service. Passengers felicitated driver Sanoth Kumar and conductor Surendra before the trip began. Maruthi A H, a regular commuter, said, "We are grateful for the reliable service on NICE-8. The driver and conductor were part of our daily commute for over a year, safely ferrying passengers during each scheduled trip. Recently, they received orders from higher-ups deputing them to different routes. In recognition of their service and as a token of gratitude, passengers on our route came together to felicitate the crew. They too were touched by the warm farewell given by the passengers and expressed their happiness. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Click Here Undo They told us that such a gesture from commuters is rare." You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru The NICE-8 bus departs from Nelamangala at 8.30am and reaches Electronics City at 10.15am, ferrying students, working professionals, factory workers, and employees of industrial hubs along Hosur Road. In the evening, it leaves Electronics City at 5.30pm and returns to Nelamangala by 7pm. Sathish AG, another passenger, said, "This route is popular among daily commuters. The driver and conductor were part of our daily journey for over a year. When we felicitated them, they were moved by the gesture and even had tears in their eyes." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
12-08-2025
- Time of India
Confusion over E-City stations in Bengaluru
After the opening of Yellow Line, the naming of Electronics City and Konappana Agrahara stations has led to confusion. Many argue Electronics City station should have been named Konappana Agrahara, and vice-versa. Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya posted on X: "If you buy a ticket to Konappana Agrahara, you'll get off at Electronics City. So, you would have crossed your intended station one stop before and will also be fined for the same. BMTC at least calls Electronic City 'Electronic City' and Konappana Agrahara 'Konappana Agrahara', but that just means you now need to memorise two different name sets and mentally swap them when switching between Metro and bus. " A BMRCL official said while preparing the DPR for building the Yellow Line, two stations were proposed at Electronics City — the first one was named Electronics City I and the second Electronics City. Subsequently, with the govt's nod, the name of the first station (after Hosa Road) was retained as Electronics City, and the next station was named Konappana Agrahara. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
