KSRTC to provide free Wi-Fi on all its buses by may

January 13, 2017

Bengaluru, Jan 13: The KSRTC, which registered a profit of Rs 114.95 crore in 2015-16, has prepared a roadmap to increase passenger convenience despite an expected slump in revenue due to demonetisation and hike in diesel price.

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told journalists here on Thursday that the annual revenue of the corporation will take a hit due to demonetisation and diesel price hike. He said the hike in salaries of the employees will further increase the expenditure.

However, the KSRTC?has come up with a plan to increase passenger amenities ranging from free Wi-Fi in all its buses to deploying 2,500 additional buses on the suburban routes by May 2017. The corporation has already called a tender for providing Wi-Fi facility in all the 17,458 buses in the KSRTC, NWKRTC, NEKRTC. An official said the facility would also be available in all bus stations by the end of March. About 35 lakh people have already used the free Wi-Fi in 24 bus stations.

To ensure safety measures, CCTV cameras are being installed in the corporation's workshops, depots and 90 bus stations at the cost of Rs 14.95 crore.

Reddy said Rs 120 crore has been allocated by the state government infrastructure fund to the corporation and the KSRTC has sought an additional Rs 120 crore for infrastructure-related works.

To a question, the minister said the BMTC was yet to repay Rs 650 crore loan due to many reasons and steps need to be taken to address the problem.

He said the Ministry of Urban Development has sanctioned 487 city buses to KSRTC under JnNURM scheme. While purchase order has been issued for 354 buses,133 will be deployed within one month. There are plans to operate buses to Tirupati, Coimbatore and Salem from Kempegowda International Airport.

The KSRTC?will establish new bus stations at Nanjangud, Kanakapura, Chunchanakatte, Koppa, Hassan, Chikkaballapur, Arehalli, Hosadurga, Hanur, Keralapura and Chandrashekarapura, he said.

Limca record

The KSRTC has entered the Limca Book of Records for winning the most number of awards by a state transport corporation in the country. Between 2008 and 2016, the corporation won 107 international and national recognitions, the Limca authorities noted.

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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

• Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

• Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

• Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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