KSRTC slashes rates of monthly bus passes

The KSRTC on Saturday cut rates of monthly bus passes on express routes from the 4th stage to 20th stage.

The reduction varies between Rs 100 and Rs 400. “The monthly passes will be issued up to 20 chargeable stages only, on routes where express services are in operation.

Passengers having monthly passes for express buses are allowed to travel in both express and ordinary services. There is no change in the present rates of ordinary services. Passengers having monthly passes for ordinary services can travel in ordinary services only,” a release said. Besides, the KSRTC has extended blind pass holders’ travel facility from within the state to interstate buses.

“Blind pass validity period is increased from three years to five years. Blind pass holders can avail this pass at the time of the next renewal. Till such time the passes are renewed, pass holders are allowed to travel in interstate express buses. Blind pass holders can reserve seats in express buses without payment of reservation fee.”

KSRTC’S Intelligent Transport System (ITS) has won the prestigious World Leadership international award instituted by the World Leadership Congress.

The ITS facility at Mysuru under GEF-SUTP programme of World Bank, is the nation’s first Intelligent Transport System. It enables commuters to access expected time of arrival and expected time of departure of city bus services in real time through Passenger Information System boards, SMS, IVRS, commuter website-mitra.ksrtc.in and mobile app.