Bengaluru The private transport unions and federations on Monday withdrew the call for a strike on July 27 after meeting Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Earlier, opposing the Shakti scheme, which offers free rides for women in non-premium bus services of the road transport corporations (RTCs), 23 private transport unions and federations had decided to call … Read more
According to C. Sampath, general secretary of Adarsha Auto Drivers’ Union in Bengaluru, auto drivers have lost 30-40% of their business after the scheme was launched. | Photo Credit: Pooja S., who commutes from Bagalagunte to Dasarahalli metro station in North Bengaluru, shifted from autorickshaws to bus after the launch of the Shakti scheme that … Read more
A conductor issues tickets to women, traveling during the launch of free bus travel ‘Shakti’ scheme for women, at Kempegowda Bus Stand in Bengaluru on June 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K A total of 5,71,023 women travelled for free in non-premium State-run buses on June 11, following the launch of the much-awaited … Read more
The Chief Minister directed ministers and legislators to ensure that the Shakti scheme reaches all eligible beneficiaries, regardless of their caste, religion and class. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, June 9, directed all district in-charge ministers and MLA’s to launch Shakti — the scheme allowing women to travel … Read more