Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui is a journalist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He writes for Deccan Herald, focusing on local news and developments in the city. His articles cover a wide range of topics, including transportation, infrastructure, and public services.
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Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui's coverage predominantly focuses on local government announcements, press releases, and infrastructure-related developments in Bengaluru. His articles revolve around public transportation, infrastructure projects (like metro and flyovers), and railway issues.
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In many cases, online auto rides are more expensive than cabs, making commuters question whether regulatory bodies can enforce court rulings.
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has only 6,500 buses, including 1,231 non-AC e-vehicles. These include 90 e-buses leased under the Smart Cities Mission, 300 buses under FAME I, and 841 buses under FAME II. Another 80 e-buses under FAME II are expected soon.
Launched on November 6 this year, the system was extended to all 8,941 buses in the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) fleet by November 18.
Decks have also been cleared for pre-construction activities the on Rs 28,405-cr Sarjapur-Hebbal line.
The cost of the 75.06-km Phase 2, over half of which is still under construction, has gone up from Rs 30,695 crore to Rs 40,614.27 crore.
The clarification came after many citizens wondered whether metro train operations would be shut on Wednesday after the state government declared a holiday following the death of former chief minister SM Krishna.
While Phase 3 has received all statutory clearances, including the union cabinet in August this year, its construction has been delayed due to revised plans to build double-decker (metro-cum-road) flyovers along the alignment.
The state government is likely to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under an ADGP on Saturday to investigate the scam.
By: Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui
Currently, the BMTC runs 151 metro feeder bus services daily and plans to expand this to 300 after new buses arrive.
The state government owes its four road transport corporations (RTCs) nearly Rs 1,800 crore for the women’s free bus travel scheme, Shakti, according to the latest data obtained by DH.
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