DVS angry over not being consulted on road works launch

Bengaluru, Mar 3: Union Minister D?V?Sadananda Gowda on Thursday took exception for not being consulted while finalising the date for launch of development of roads around Kempegowda International airport which comes under the jurisdiction of his Bengaluru North Lok?Sabha constituency.

In a strongly worded letter to Bengaluru Development Minister K?J?George, copies of which were released to the press here, Gowda pointed out that his name had been mentioned in the invitation of the event (slated for March 3) without consulting him.

“Due to prior engagement, I will not be able to attend the event. I suspect that I?had not been consulted so that my absence at the event could be portrayed in bad light before the people of my constituency”, Gowda said.

He has termed the lapse as “deliberate” and the height of “carelessness”and “irresponsibility”.

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Mangaluru’s public transport revolution: 100 new govt electric buses to end private ‘trip-cutting’

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: Public transport in Mangaluru is set for a state-led transformation as the government moves to deploy 100 new electric govt buses to replace unreliable private services. The initiative aims to provide a dependable alternative to private operators who have been frequently "cutting trips," leaving thousands of commuters stranded.

The announcement was made by Deputy Commissioner and MCC Administrator Darshan HV during a public phone-in session. The move specifically targets routes where private bus service has become erratic, ensuring that citizens no longer have to rely on a fluctuating private sector for their daily commute.

Restoring the Govt Presence

The transport crisis was brought to the forefront by Ramayya, a resident of Bajal, who highlighted a growing trend of private buses skipping morning and night trips. With the previous KSRTC (govt) services discontinued, residents have been left without a fallback option.

To fix this, the DC confirmed that the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme will bring 100 government-owned electric buses to the city:

• Phased Deployment: The first 50 of the new 100 government buses are scheduled to arrive by March 2026.

• State Infrastructure: Two new government depots, including one at Mudipu, are being prepared for operations.

• Recruitment: The state has already begun training a new batch of government bus drivers to ensure the fleet is operational the moment it arrives.

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