Karnataka Election: Commute via bus, cabs to be affected today in light of polling

Commute via cabs and public buses is expected to be hit in parts of Karnataka today in the wake of the crucial assembly elections.

Published on: May 10, 2023, 13:43:16 IST

By Yamini C S

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Commute is expected to be hit in parts of Karnataka today in the wake of the crucial assembly elections, with cab and auto rickshaw drivers heading back to their hometowns to cast their votes.

Public transport including BMTC and KSRTC buses are also expected to be affected as they have set aside some of their fleet for election duty. (HT Photo)

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Public transport including the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses are also expected to be affected as both the corporations have already set aside 27 per cent and 45 per cent of their fleet, respectively, for election duty, The Times of India reported.

On the other hand, authorities in the South Western Railways (SWR) provided some relief by adding three additional trains to cater to the extra rush on election day as people seek to travel to their natives to cast their votes.

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The South Western Railways (SWR) approved the three trains, which are: Bengaluru (SMVB) to Belagavi via Hubballi, Bengaluru (SMVB) to Bidar via Kalaburagi, and Bengaluru (Yeshwantpur) to Murudeshwara.

Apart from this, officials have added extra coaches in five other trains to accommodate additional passengers.

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"Two coaches have been added in 12079/80 (Bengaluru-Hubballi Janashatabdi Exp), and one each in 17307/ 17308 (Bagalkot-Mysuru, Basava Exp), 16593/94 (Bengaluru-Nanded via Raichuru, Yadgir), 17309/ 10 (Yashwantpur- Hubballi - Vasco), 16595/96 (Bengaluru- Karwar)," the SWR said in a press release.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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