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.
The Chief Minister has ordered to complete the purchase process at the earliest, and has also approved Rs 500 crore for the purchase of new buses. There has been 15 per cent increase in the number of passengers travelling in State Road Transport Corporation after the launch of Shakti Scheme.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said a target to purchase 5,600 new buses has been set in view of the huge response and public appreciation for Shakti Scheme across the state. CM has ordered to complete the purchase process at the earliest and has also approved Rs 500 crore for the purchase of new buses. There has been 15% increase in the number of passengers travelling in State Road Transport Corporation after the launch of Shakti Scheme.
According to a statement issued by the CM s office, the Chief Minister said Rs 500 crore has been provided in the state budget for acquiring new buses, and therefore ordered that the purchase process be completed soon.
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