HOT TOPICS
SPOTLIGHT AGENCIES
|
Ramachandran.P.V - 18-APR-2013
Since the time BMTC introduced Parisaravahini buses, the travel in BMTC buses has become an ordeal. All Parisaravahinis and all the new buses have glass panels above the windows. These glass panels allow sunlight inside the bus from morning to evening, even at 1pm. |
|
murali772 - 4-APR-2013
Today's ToI, has reported that "the BMTC will roll out new services on Thursday, Bus Day, reducing the number of times you change your bus while travelling" . |
|
Bus really stops at the stop with this! srinidhi - 4-MAR-2013
Really interesting technology to get the bus stop at a stop.. |
|
raghavendra.kamath2@gmail.com - 1-MAR-2013
The volvo pass fare has been increased by 150 Rs and now pass costs 1800 for BMTC ID card holders. The pass price for Govt ID card holders is 1850. The minimum price i.e 10 Rs for two to four stages remains same. Eventhough BMTC has good profits prices are being hiked. |
|
BMTC volvo hike loses passengers by 50% tellvkb - 14-FEB-2013
After hike in volvo fares BMTC is turned out to be losing passengers. More details at below link http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130207/news-current-affairs/article/bmtc-hikes-fare-loses-passengers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
|
BRTS for Bangalore: feasibility, suggestions coolguru143 - 20-JAN-2013
I was reading through some of the BRTS all over the world both failed and success stories. I wanted to check how feasible to implement this in Bangalore and is there any other alternative to improve the existing system. The major reasons of BRTS failure are: |
|
Mid day pass, and age for senior citizen pass in BMTC tellvkb - 2-JAN-2013
Kudos to KSRTC for age reduction - now decreased fare by 25% for senior citizens for 60 yrs from 65 earlier. But still in BMTC daily pass is still 50 for senior citizen even after having proof. They accept only BMTC id card. Why should we need one more card if we already have KSRTC id card /voter's id/govt id card ? |
|
Mysore ITS - Experience to share Vasanth - 30-DEC-2012
I was in Mysore this weekend along with my laptop and Internet Dongle. 1 Month back, Intelligent Transport System, an online tracking of buses was launched in Mysore. Project is called 'Mitra'. |
|
Chengddu makes bus travel free, BMTC costlier than two wheelers! tellvkb - 11-OCT-2012
Our BMTC costlier than 2 -wheelar and cars.... Can we propose to have ticket rates as 5,10,15,20,25 to avoid change problem and corruption ? Like 5Rs for first 3 stage, then 10 for 4-8, 15 for 9-13, 20 for 14-18 and so on...... |
|
Vasanth - 10-OCT-2012
Delhi is Planning for Elevated BRTS. Here is the link for more details. For smaller cities (Tier II cities), CEPT is planning for 'Mini' BRTS using Mini buses since normal buses need more width. |