The number of commuters who decided on the Namma metro is increasing on Tuesday as a result of the national strike of RTC in Bengalur. | PHOTO CREDIT: SUDHAKARA JAIN
The Corporation (RTC) staff (RTC) staff (RTC) was removed by the end of the day, although disturbed public transport services across Karnataka on Tuesday, with the exception of Bengalur, where the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) operation (BMTC) was not largely left.
From 18:00 the total operating rate of four corporations throughout the state was 71.9%, with significant differences in performance between four state transport corporations. According to the official data of the transport department, a total of 18 995 services were planned for the day. Of these, only 13 648 were operated.
The city of vs the rest of Karnataka
BMTC, which serves Bengaluru City, showed almost completed operations, operated 6 198 of the 6 199 planned buses with an operating efficiency of 100%. The BMTC official said the city witnessed a 10% decrease in services during the morning peaks, but quickly recovered for full efficiency. “In the early hours we faced some delay, but soon things returned to normal,” the clerk added.
Traffic constipation occurs in parts of the city, because traffic workers in Karnataka launched a partial strike in Bengalur on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: J. Allen Egenus J
On the other hand, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operated only 3,463 of its 6,102 planned services, which is 56.8%efficiency. North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKrtc) managed to launch 2,678 out of 3,588 planned buses, which reached 74.6% of the rate. Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has seen the steepest decline, only 1,309 out of 3,106 planned buses on the road, which meant a 42.1% of the operating rate.
In the rest of Karnataka, especially in rural areas, the impact was more serious. KSRTC chief official said, “While several services ran in urban areas, rural operations were seriously affected. Long distances buses were largely functional.”
Uncertainty and confusion
Commuting across the state faced uncertainty and confusion. In the bus terminal Kemegowda (Majestic) in Bengalur there were both KSRTC buses and BMTC, but the legs were noticeably lower than usual. Many passengers must either postpone their travel plans or choose private transport.
Jeevan Kumar, a regular commuting in Bengalur, said he was waiting for more than 45 minutes for a bus to Jambusavari Dinne. “There are certainly fewer buses than usual, but also less passengers in Majestice.
Jayadeva Naik, who planned to travel to the mangalur in the morning, expressed frustration from mixed news. “At first we heard that the strike was turned on, then the news came that it was postponed. Some buses are running, but it’s hard to say how long it will continue,” he said.
Privacy operators joined
Transport Minister Ramaling Reddy said the government had foreseen disruption and activated alternative measures. “I inquire about managing directors of corporations, district representatives of commissioners and other officials to take all the necessary steps to minimize the inconvenience to the public,” he told Hindu. He also added that he was constantly touching officials throughout the day to follow the situation.
In order to overcome the service of the service, the transport department is involved in private operators, while the Federation in the Karnataka of the State has entered private transport associations to operate other buses. School buses, company and industrial vehicles and other private fleets were also in some districts, including Bengalur.
Published – 5th August 2025 9:15
