A board at NWKRTC's regional terminal at Hosur in Hubballi left passengers shocked as it hinted that not bringing change for ticket fare could be punishable and even attract a jail term. The board stated that it was the passengers' responsibility to bring exact change for the fare as conductors cannot bring money during work hours. It went on to say that obstructing transport
BAGALKOT: A 59-year-old NWKRTC driver, who had reported to duty amid the ongoing strike by the road transport employees, died after he was injured in .
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Minister announces ₹30 lakh compensation and job for kin of the deceased
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Private bus operators argue with BMTC officials on plying corporation buses at Kempegowda Bus Stand in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit:
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Minister announces ₹30 lakh compensation and job for kin of the deceased A driver working with the North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) succumbed to his injuries after stones were pelted at the bus he was driving. The deceased has been identified as Rabeed Rasul K. Avati.
Mr. Avati, 56, was taking the bus on the Vijayapura-Jamkhandi route when unidentified persons pelted stones at the windshield. The broken pieces of glass caused a gash on the driver’s neck. Mr. Avati, who was bleeding heavily, was immediately rushed to Jamkhandi Taluk Hospital, but could not be saved.