Bangalore: KSRTC Volvo to Become Ultra Modern with Pantry, Toilet
Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (SP)
Bangalore, Apr 20: State home and transport minister, R Ashok, said that Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will be shortly introducing ultra modern Volvo buses, which will have facilities for breakfast, dining, toilet etc.
Ashok was speaking to media persons after unveiling the website of Sainik Welfare Department at Vidhan Soudha on Thursday April 19.
The minister added that these buses will start plying on the roads by next month. These buses will be introduced in long routes. Pantry space and toilets will be provided like in trains, he revealed. “Initially, KSRTC will introduce 25 such buses. The issue of adding to their fleet will be considered, after waiting for the customer response,” he said.
Ashok refused to field questions relating to the strike undertaken by KSRTC employees by way of suspending bus services since April 27, demanding wage revision. He said that the union government had levied a tax of ten crore rupees on KSRTC, relying on the fact that it is being run profitably. “We are approaching the centre with a request to waive this tax,” he informed.
He said city service buses will be introduced in Gulbarga and Hubli this year, and that KSRTC has decided to acquire 50 new sleeper buses this year.