.The 1st batch of 100 BS-VI buses, component of an overall 840 buses to be included in the BMTC line, were released facing Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Photo Credit History: Murali Kumar K.Principal Official Siddaramaiah mentioned that the State Governmentu00e2 $ s ensure programs have actually been actually gaining lakhs of individuals in Karnataka, providing monetary assistance of at least u00e2 u00b9 4,000 per month per family members, thus boosting their monetary stability.Speaking at the launch of 100 brand-new BS-6 diesel buses, component of a larger squadron of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Company (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the favorable effect of the governmentu00e2 $ s 5 guarantee schemes, including the Shakti program, which provides totally free bus trip for women on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the benefit of working-class folks, 5 promise programs, consisting of the Shakti scheme, have actually been carried out as well as are carrying on effectively. These schemes are going to proceed as long as our authorities exists, u00e2 $ stated Mr Siddaramaiah throughout the event kept at the grand measures of Vidhana Soudha.Among the flagship efforts, the Gruha Lakshmi system, which delivers u00e2 u00b9 2,000 each month to ladies heads of homes, was praised for its own contribution to the economic safety and security of hundreds of households, according to the Principal Administrator. u00e2 $ Each day, the media shows how 1000s of households are actually profiting from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is actually anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opposition, Mr Siddaramaiah accused the Bharatiya Janata Event (BJP) of resisting these pro-people schemes.
u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor and also anti-middle course, is actually campaigning against these warranty plans. Carry out not listen to this propaganda, u00e2 $ he said. Mr Siddaramaiah additionally declared to be dealing with challenges coming from the Central Federal government concerning the circulation of rice to the bad.
u00e2 $ When our team went forward along with the system of providing rice to the bad, the Central Government provided us difficulty by not supplying rice. Yet rather than rice, our team offered amount of money to people, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for growing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah highlighted the requirement for more public transport as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population remains to rise. u00e2 $ Our company are incorporating brand new buses to BMTC to support the developing working-class population in the urban area.
Our company have additionally resumed Indira Canteens, which were actually closed by the previous authorities, as well as strategy to start even more to support the functioning course, u00e2 $ he claimed.The brand new buses are fitted along with CCTV cams.| Picture Credit scores:.Murali Kumar K.The brand new squadron of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will definitely minimize exhausts and enhance traveler comfort, depending on to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. At first, BMTC had rewarded the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in Oct 2022, but after technological problems, it was re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To improve public transportation solutions in Bengaluru and address increasing air contamination dued to vehicles, BMTC has actually started several procedures.
Some of these is actually the incorporation of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 up to date diesel buses coming from Ashok Leyland in to its fleet. The acquisition, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is actually financially supported by the Karnataka government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy said. Attributes of the BS-VI Diesel-powered BusesNear-zero emissions, 90% reduction in NOx.
11 meters long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back seats, three monitoring cams. LED shows, voice statements, panic alarm systems.
Fire Detection Unit, real-time monitoring, automatic doors, sky suspension. SOURCE: BMTC Published – September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.