Transfer policemen from Surathkal: Bava urges CM

April 15, 2014

Mangalore, Apr 15: Mangalore North MLA Mohiuddin Bava has demanded the chief minister to replace old policemen in Surathkal police station with efficient ones.

Addressing a press meet here on Monday, Mr Bava said that transfer of policemen was necessary to establish peace in the area. “I have already requested the CM to change the policemen in Surathkal during his recent visit to the district,” he said.

He lamented that the several police personnel are working for the past 10 years in the region. “Transfers have been within the police commissionerate area. There is a need to send personnel outside the commissionerate area,” he suggested.

The MLA also said that he pressurized the police to arrest the miscreants who molested an MCC councillor after waylaying her recently.

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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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