Karnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: BMTC to reduce fares for Vajra services from Jan 1

Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News Live Updates: "Fares and pass rates will be reduced by about 20% from January 1. There is no change in fares of ordinary buses and Vayu Vajra (AC Volvo buses connecting Bengaluru airport to the city) services," a spokesperson confirmed.

Karnataka Bengaluru News Live Updates: Travelling in an air-conditioned Volvo bus in Bengaluru is set to get cheaper as the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has decided to slash down ticket rates of Vajra services operating within the city.

According to BMTC officials, the move aims to attract more passengers to these services.
“Fares and pass rates will be reduced by about 20% from January 1. There is no change in fares of ordinary buses and Vayu Vajra (AC Volvo buses connecting Bengaluru airport to the city) services,” a spokesperson confirmed.

Meanwhile, 653 more people contracted the infection across the state on Monday while another 1178 recovered from the same. As many as 12,547 cases are active as on December 28, with the total tally since March 8 rising to over 9.16 lakh in the state.

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Travelling in an air-conditioned Volvo bus in Bengaluru is set to get cheaper as the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has decided to slash down ticket rates of Vajra services operating within the city.

According to BMTC officials, the move aims to attract more passengers to these services.

“Fares and pass rates will be reduced by about 20% from January 1. There is no change in fares of ordinary buses and Vayu Vajra (AC Volvo buses connecting Bengaluru airport to the city) services,” a spokesperson confirmed.

Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday hinted at stringent action against those returnees from the United Kingdom who were untraceable and had switched off their mobile phones.

It could even be police action against them, the minister indicated. “I request the UK returnees to cooperate with us as responsible citizens. You have to get tested. If you don’t get tested and switch off your phone, then it’s a crime in true sense,” Sudhakar told reporters here.

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In a bid to offer training to people obtaining driving licence for cars in Karnataka, 25 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state are likely to get driving simulators soon.

A recent tender call issued by the Karnataka State Road Safety Authority has mentioned the installation of light motor vehicle (LMV) simulators with a corresponding call for trained instructors.

Confirming the same, a senior official at the Department of Transport said that training will be provided on various aspects including basic driving skills, following traffic signals and speed limits, how to drive during peak/busy hours, and awareness on understanding pedestrian safety among other factors.

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Meanwhile, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday hinted at stringent action against those returnees from the United Kingdom who were untraceable and had switched off their mobile phones.

READ | Karnataka Health Minister hints at police action against untraceable UK returnees

At the same time, in a bid to offer training to people obtaining driving licence for cars in Karnataka, 25 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state are likely to get driving simulators soon.

READ | Karnataka: 25 Regional Transport Offices likely to procure driving simulators soon

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