KSRTC launches 100 new ‘Ashwamedh Classic’ buses for point-to-point services
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday flagged off 100 newly designed ‘Ashwamedh Classic’ point-to-point express buses.
Launched by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), these newly inducted buses, which are upgraded versions of the Karnataka ‘Sariz’ non-AC buses, operate on point-to-point routes between the district headquarters and Bengaluru, officials said. Will happen.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy were also present on the occasion.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that 5,800 buses will be included in the fleet of state transport units in the current financial year.
He also said that KSRTC has come up with many commuter-friendly schemes.
According to KSRTC officials, the newly inducted buses have front and rear LED destination boards, dashboard, electronic vehicle stability control, vehicle location track unit, panic button and public address system among other key features.
KSRTC plans to induct 948 new diesel and 300 electric buses in the current financial year. By the end of December, a total of 180 buses (153 diesel and 27 electric) have been added.
