Karnataka Transport Minister Conducts Surprise Checks, Suspends BMTC Driver, Conductor For Not Stopping Vehicle For passenger

Published 12 July 2026 · local

Karnataka Transport Minister Conducts Surprise Checks, Suspends BMTC Driver, Conductor For Not Stopping Vehicle For passenger Reported By, Last Updated: July 12, 2026, 13:28 IST

Karnataka Transport Minister Conducts Surprise Checks, Suspends BMTC Driver, Conductor For Not Stopping Vehicle For passenger Reported By, Last Updated: July 12, 2026, 13:28 IST The Minister travelled through Jayamahal, RT Nagar, Hebbal, Nagavara, Hennur, and Geddalahalli during the inspection. Rapid Read The minister boarded more than 10 BMTC buses. (X) Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh carried out surprise inspections on BMTC buses across Bengaluru late into the night on Saturday to check the quality of public transport services. Wearing a mask to avoid being recognised, the Minister travelled like an ordinary passenger for nearly two hours, from 7.10 pm to 9.10 pm. He boarded more than 10 BMTC buses, bought tickets, and spoke to commuters to understand the problems they face while travelling.

The Minister travelled through Jayamahal, RT Nagar, Hebbal, Nagavara, Hennur, and Geddalahalli during the inspection. ಬಿಎಂಟಿಸಿ ಬಸ್ ಗಳ ನಡುವೆ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಗಾಯಗೊಂಡ ಗಾಯಾಳುಗಳನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಯೋಗಕ್ಷೇಮ ವಿಚಾರಿಸಿದೆ.Visited the injured passengers undergoing treatment following the BMTC bus accident and enquired about their well-being. Wishing them a speedy recovery.@BMTC_BENGALURU#BMTC pic.twitter.com/FArLYuEEvT — Byrathi Suresh (@byrathi_suresh) July 4, 2026 During the checks, he ordered the suspension of the driver and conductor of BMTC bus KA 57 F 3372 after they allegedly failed to stop at the Fun World bus stop despite a passenger signalling to get down. The Minister also experienced a common problem faced by commuters. On a bus travelling between Hebbal and Nagashettyhalli, the conductor reportedly asked him to get off after he handed over a ₹100 note, saying there was no change.

Conducted a surprise field inspection by travelling on BMTC buses across Bengaluru to assess commuter experience firsthand. Ensuring safe, reliable and accountable public transport remains our highest priority.@BMTC_BENGALURU#BMTC At Nagashettyhalli, the Minister also intervened in a dispute involving an auto-rickshaw driver. He pulled up the driver for demanding ₹36 even though the meter showed a fare of ₹30. Byrathi Suresh said such surprise inspections will continue to ensure better discipline among BMTC staff and improve services for passengers. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Rohini Swamy Rohini Swamy, Associate Editor at News18, has been a journalist for nearly two decades in the television and digital space.