Karnataka

The Karnataka government is planning to introduce a unified fare collection system for the state's four road transport corporations, aiming to bring the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) ...

Karnataka is planning to introduce smart cards for women under the Shakti free bus travel scheme, while the state's four transport corporations are awaiting around ₹5,651 crore in pending reimbursements. Photo Credit: PTI Karnataka's Smart Cards Introduction for Women Travel ...

The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) will operate around 120 additional buses to manage the expected increase in passenger demand during the Gandhi Jayanti holiday weekend. The special services are being planned to help people travelling to their hometowns ...

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced a new multi-axle bus service between Bengaluru and Ballari for passengers' convenience. The new service started on September 15, 2026, and operates between Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) in Bengaluru and Ballari, via ...

The Karnataka Transport Department will begin a special enforcement drive from Friday, September 11, against private bus operators charging very high fares, carrying more passengers than permitted, and transporting goods or explosive substances in violation of their permit conditions. Photo ...

Shivamogga is set to get a major boost to its public transport system, with 50 electric buses expected to start operating on the city's roads soon, aiming to improve public transportation while promoting cleaner and more environmentally friendly travel. Photo ...

The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has demanded more train services connecting Mangaluru with different parts of North Karnataka. The organisation said the existing railway services are inadequate to meet the growing passenger needs and that better connectivity is necessary ...

Train services in and around Bengaluru will be affected on August 18 due to safety-related work at Malur railway station. According to the railway authorities, 22 trains will be cancelled, three services will be partially cancelled, and two trains will be ...

Chamaraja MLA K. Harish Gowda has said that steps will be taken to adjust KSRTC bus timings to the schedule of Maharani Women's Commerce and Management College, helping students from rural areas who face difficulties reaching the college. Mr. Gowda announced ...

Southern Railway has announced special train services connecting Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with Kerala to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic during the Onam festival. The additional trains will provide more travel options for people returning to Kerala for the ...

Karnataka is set to observe a statewide bandh on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The protest has been called by Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj and several pro-Kannada organisations over various water-related issues. The main demands include ...

The South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that the Miraj-Castle Rock-Miraj Express (Train Nos. 17333/17334) will resume its full-fledged operation between Miraj and Castle Rock from August 15, after the completion of major doubling works on the Londa-Castle Rock section under ...