Shiradi Ghat opens for light vehicles; NH officers responsible in case of tragedies, warns DC

coastaldigest.com web desk

September 5, 2018

Hassan, Sept 5: The Shiradi Ghat stretch of National Highway 75 was finally reopened for light motor vehicles today.

The 26-km ghat stretch was closed for three weeks owing to massive landslips triggered by heavy rains and floods last months.

The National Highways Division, after considering experts’ opinion, had suggested that the Shiradi Ghat stretch of the highway could be opened for the light vehicles.

“Based on their suggestion, we have decided to allow vehicles from today,” said Hassan Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri.

The officer also made it clear that the NH officers would be responsible in case of any untoward incident after vehicles were allowed.

The simultaneous closure of Shiradi and Sampaje ghats, the two major thoroughfares connecting the coast with the rest of the State since the second week of August, had set off widespread resentment among regular travellers.

Gopal Pai, a native of Mani in Dakshina Kannada who works in Bengaluru, even launched a Twitter campaign, #connectustomangalore, with like-minded people. The campaign saw nearly 7,000 tweets on August 25.

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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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