BMTC
Coverage of BMTC in the Nexus archive.
- BMTC suspends conductor after viral video of alleged assault on passenger
BMTC has suspended a conductor following a viral video that allegedly shows the conductor assaulting a passenger. The incident was captured on video, leading to the suspension.
- BMTC floats tender to introduce in-bus audio advertisements across 300 buses
BMTC has floated a tender to introduce in-bus audio advertisements across 300 buses. The initiative aims to generate new revenue through commercial advertisements while ensuring passenger announcements remain unaffected.
- Police seek free BMTC bus travel for plainclothes personnel on duty
Police are requesting free BMTC bus travel for plainclothes personnel while on duty. The proposal focuses on providing transportation benefits to officers not in uniform during active service.
- Transport Minister orders revocation of suspended BMTC conductor, warns against harassing passengers over change
The Transport Minister has ordered the revocation of a suspended BMTC conductor and issued a warning against harassing passengers over change. The action aims to address passenger complaints and ensure proper conduct.
- Bengaluru: Head constable assaulted after alleged misconduct with woman on BMTC bus
A head constable in Bengaluru was assaulted following an alleged incident of misconduct involving a woman on a BMTC bus. The incident occurred on a public transport vehicle, raising concerns about security and conduct.
- Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect
A sexual harassment case has been registered following a viral video showing a suspect allegedly targeting women passengers on BMTC buses along the Hebbal–Manyata route by touching them inappropriately. Police are actively searching for the suspect.
- BMTC electric bus hits auto near K.R. circle; auto driver killed
A BMTC electric bus collided with an auto near K.R. circle, resulting in the death of the auto driver. The incident occurred in an unspecified location near K.R. circle.
- BMTC clarifies temporary UPI ticketing disruption, assures automatic refunds
BMTC addressed a temporary UPI ticketing disruption. The organization assured automatic refunds to affected users.
- Bengaluru: Woman detained for ‘stealing’ BMTC conductor’s bag on bus; viral video triggers police action
A woman in Bengaluru was detained for allegedly stealing a BMTC conductor's bag on a bus. The incident, captured in a viral video, prompted police action.
- Karnataka Transport Minister goes incognito on BMTC buses, orders action against staff
Karnataka Transport Minister Mr. Suresh conducted an incognito inspection of BMTC buses and recommended the suspension of a conductor and driver for dereliction of duty.
- BMTC electric bus driver booked after K.R. circle crash
A BMTC electric bus driver was booked following a crash at K.R. circle.
- BMTC now accepts NCMC payments through new smart ticketing machines; adoption expected to rise
BMTC has integrated NCMC payments via new smart ticketing machines, allowing NCMC cards issued by Indian banks to be used for both metro and bus services in the city.
- BMTC electric bus crashes into stationary Vayu Vajra bus at K.R. Circle in Bengaluru, 5 persons injured
A BMTC electric bus collided with the rear of a stationary Vayu Vajra bus at a traffic signal in Bengaluru's K.R. Circle, injuring five people.
- BMTC plans audio advertisements on buses, passengers raise concern over impact on stop announcements
BMTC plans to introduce audio advertisements on buses, but passengers are concerned about the impact on stop announcements. There are fears that this could compromise a public service facility.
- New BMTC ETMs trigger delays as conductors, passengers flag stage-based ticketing issues
BMTC is introducing 11,000 Android-based ETMs as part of a digital modernisation initiative, but conductors and passengers are flagging delays and stage-based ticketing issues.
- BMTC clarifies no hike in monthly pass fare, introduces extended area passes
BMTC clarified that there will be no increase in monthly pass fares and announced the introduction of extended area passes. The decision aims to address commuter concerns while expanding travel options.
- Three killed, child injured in BMTC bus crash near Hoskote
Three people were killed and a child was injured in a BMTC bus crash near Hoskote. The incident involved a bus operated by the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation.
- 57-year-old man mowed down by BMTC electric bus
A 57-year-old man was killed when he was struck by an electric bus operated by BMTC. The incident highlights a traffic-related fatality involving public transportation.
- Administrative reshuffle: New heads in BMTC, KSRTC, Health and Urban Departments
An administrative reshuffle has led to the appointment of new heads in the BMTC, KSRTC, Health Department, and Urban Department. The changes involve leadership transitions across these key government and transportation organizations.
- Passengers seek extension of two trains from north Karnataka districts to KSR Bengaluru station
Passengers from north Karnataka districts are seeking to extend two trains to KSR Bengaluru station, which offers better connectivity through Namma Metro and BMTC buses.
- Karnataka extends free bus pass scheme to its students studying outside State
Karnataka's State Transport Department has extended free bus passes to both male and female students studying outside the state, allowing them to travel free on KSRTC, KKRTC, NWKRTC, and BMTC buses.
- BMTC to appoint consultant for smart ticketing project
BMTC is appointing a consultant for its smart ticketing project. The consultant will monitor the technology solution provider's performance and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.