During the weekend, two people, including a woman, were killed in separate accidents involving BMTC buses. Union leaders said accidents have become frequent due to lack of adequate bus maintenance as well as the pressure on employees to achieve their daily designated quotas.
This number surged to 3.42 lakh in the same period in 2022. This year, over 3.13 lakh non-transport vehicles have already been registered over the last six months (between April and September).
Karnataka Bandh Live Updates: Farmers and pro-Kannada groups are observing a state-wide bandh today to protest against Cauvery water release to neighboring Tamil Nadu.