KSRTC introduces new ‘Ashwamedha’ service between Mysuru, Bengaluru

The new “Ashwamedha” buses are 3.42 metres tall, consisting of 52 seats in total in the “bucket type” design.

Published on: Feb 5, 2024, 12:35:11 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday flagged off 100 new “Ashwamedha” buses by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), designated to serve on the Bengaluru to Mysuru route. The inauguration took place in front of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, where the state's Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and other officials were present.

Officials have proposed the introduction of 30 more electric buses along the Mysuru to Bengaluru route. (X)

“The Chief Minister @siddaramaiah inaugurated 100 New Design Karnataka Transport Buses (Ashwamedha - Point to Point Express) at a function organized by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation in front of the Vidhana Soudha today,” The CM's official Twitter handle posted.

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The transport corporation introduced the “Ashwamedha” point-to-point express bus service between the two cities starting today.

Some of these buses are also meant to run along the Hunsur to Bengaluru, and K.R. Nagar to Bengaluru routes, according to a report. Officials have proposed the introduction of 30 more electric buses from Mysuru to Bengaluru to add to the existing 14 buses on the route, Mysuru KSRTC Divisional Controller Srinivas told the Star of Mysore.

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Authorities will soon map out the routes for the new electric buses, including services from Mysuru to Hunsur and Mysuru to H. D. Kote, Srinivas added.

The new “Ashwamedha” buses are 3.42 metres tall, consisting of 52 seats in total in the “bucket type” design. These buses are stylised using the theme “Reconceptualising Travel” and the ride fare will remain unchanged for the service in a bid to retain affordability and provide ease of travel to frequent commuters between the cities.

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“Ashwamedha” buses also host spacious interiors, tinted glasses, LED lights, LED route display, self-closing doors, and an emergency door-opening button, the report further stated.

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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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