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BMTC must accept UPI; no forcing passengers off bus
Published 13 July 2026 ยท local
Synopsis Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh
Synopsis Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills training.
Published: July 13, 2026 โข 5:23 PM IST ยท Updated: July 13, 2026 โข 6:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection.
Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills training.