Mangaluru: Hebbar, Sagar win monsoon challenge TSD navigational rally

August 17, 2015

Mangaluru, Aug 17: The Indian Motor Sports Club (IMSC) and Mahindra Adventure in association with CEAT organised 'Mahindra monsoon challenge' a three-day Time-Speed-Distance (TSD) navigational rally which concluded in the city.

The rally was from Bengaluru to Mangaluru via the scenic routes of Halebidu and Shimoga from August 14th-16th

The ceremonial start was held at Orion Mall, Bengaluru on Friday, August 14 and the rally was flagged off on August 15.

The closing ceremony was held in a solemn manner at Hotel Goldfinch, Balmatta in Mangalore on Sunday. The formal prize distribution ceremony was cancelled in honour of the sudden death of FMSCI president Bharath Raj.

Challenge Winners - Driver Sudhinara Hebbar (Chikmagalur) and Co-driver Sagar M (Bangalore)

Challenge Runners Up - Driver Dinky Varghese (Coimbatore) and Co-driver C Sakthivel (Coimbatore)

Challenge Second Runners Up - Driver M D Ganesh Moorthy (Erode, Tamil Nadu) and Co-driver T Nagarajan (Erode, Tamil Nadu)

The other categories were Amateur Category, Corporate Category, Couple Category and Media Category. Total participants: 29 teams (Driver and Co-driver).

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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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