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Man held for stealing $1,600 from Iranian national at Kashmere Gate

A case was registered (Representative photo)
Published on Dec 22, 2025 04:10 am IST

Aqua Line feeder service: Pvt buses to link CSMT, Churchgate

Aqua Line feeder service: Pvt buses to link CSMT, Churchgate
Published on Nov 03, 2025 03:34 am IST

School bus operators protest outside Ludhiana DC office, seek monetary relief

Members of School Bus Operators’ Welfare Association protesting against the state government outside the deputy commissioner’s office in Ludhiana on Tuesday. They have threatened to intensify their protests if their demands are not met.
Updated on Sept 08, 2020 11:04 pm IST

Covid-hit private bus operators demand relief from Delhi government

Domestic and international tourism is at a standstill due to the pandemic and hence there is no earning for tourist buses as well.
Published on Aug 06, 2020 01:56 pm IST

Despite relaxations, buses run with 50% passengers in Ludhiana

Buses are running at half the capacity at Ludhiana ISBT despite government easing restrictions.
Published on Jun 29, 2020 11:47 pm IST

Bengal private bus operators demand fare hike due to diesel price hike, Covid restrictions

The WBTC is, at present, plying buses in 135 routes in the city and the suburbs, the official said.
Published on Jun 23, 2020 05:58 pm IST

Long-distance bus operators to run vehicles on Kolkata routes

The long-distance bus operators have hailed it as a ‘win-win’ situation for both the state transport department and them.
Published on Jun 14, 2020 04:05 pm IST

No end to commuters’ woes in Bengal as limited number of buses hit streets

Bus operators’ associations said that drivers and helpers experienced hiccups in some pockets, where a large number of people were waiting to board buses.
Published on Jun 09, 2020 04:11 pm IST

Bengal govt to run buses on 40 routes as more offices start functioning

The WBTC had been operating skeletal bus services during the lockdown period on some popular routes for emergency purposes and health workers.
Published on May 27, 2020 02:40 pm IST

KCR says will privatise 50% buses, gives striking employees 3-day deadline

Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday announced the privatisation of 50% of the state’s bus services and asked striking employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to return to work by midnight of November 5.
Updated on Nov 02, 2019 10:03 pm IST

Stalin hits at AIADMK govt for private buses’ fare surge ahead of Diwali

MK Stalin slammed the ruling AIADMK government for not stopping private bus operators from raising ticket fares ahead of Diwali.
Published on Oct 26, 2019 11:41 pm IST

Abhibus crosses 700 crore GMV in FY19, plans to launch train ticketing

Abhibus CEO Sudhakar Reddy
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 07:45 pm IST

UP man sells car, flees with cash and vehicle after crushing buyer to death

Based on a complaint from the family of Arif Ali, the victim, an FIR was lodged on August 25 at the Indirapuram police station.
Updated on Aug 28, 2019 07:21 am IST

2018, year that was: 2,400 bus breakdowns, Tejaswini for women, still a bumpy ride for Pune’s bus service

Ladies special PMPML bus service called Tejaswani was started on the occasion of Women's day (March 8) in Pune
Updated on Dec 21, 2018 03:01 pm IST

Pune municipal corporation’s proposal for e-buses faces wrath of activists

Each electric bus will cost 1.25 crore
Updated on Dec 08, 2018 03:08 pm IST

Private bus operators in Pune hike fare by 15-20 per cent

The private bus operators in Pune have increased the bus fare for journeys to various places in and around Maharashtra by 15-20 percent .
Updated on Nov 24, 2018 02:43 pm IST

No private bus operator fined by Pune RTO despite selling tickets at inflated rates during Diwali

Private busses at Sangamwadi Bridge, Shivaji Nagar in Pune. MSRTC had announced its festive fare hike and increased the ticket fare by 10 per cent
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 02:43 pm IST

Pune’s inter city private buses hike ticket prices, RTO yet to take action

Private buses at Sangamwadi Bridge, Shivaji Nagar in Pune
Updated on Nov 09, 2018 02:19 pm IST

Monday Musings: Why can’t Govt tame pvt. bus operators?

As against 1,500 for an off-season Pune-Nagpur ticket of a private luxury bus, the rates during Diwali have been raised to a whopping 3,000 to 4,000, with an indiscriminate jump of 100% to 250%
Updated on Nov 05, 2018 02:48 pm IST

Diwali cracker: Private bus operators in Pune hike fares despite warning from RTO

While the situation spells business for private and public transport service providers like buses, railways and flights, it means digging a deeper hole in the pockets of commuters.
Updated on Nov 02, 2018 04:18 pm IST

Hundreds stranded in state on first day of Haryana roadways strike

Several union leaders held, services partially restored towards afternoon. At a few places policemen double-up as conductors.
Updated on Oct 17, 2018 09:56 am IST

Over 3,500 private buses to go off road in Himachal from Monday

Demanding hike in the fare,the bus operators say they are not in a position to repay their loans under their current financial situation.
Updated on Sept 09, 2018 09:07 am IST

Bus operators in Uttarakhand call off stir after high court rap

The high court asked bus operators to give an undertaking that they will not go on strike till the disposal of their representation by the transport secretary.
Published on Jul 31, 2018 09:03 pm IST

Taxi operators extend support to bus strike, to go off road from today

Cabs at taxi stand by Rispana river in Dehradun.
Updated on Jul 30, 2018 11:06 pm IST

Bus operators strike in U’khand: HC asks govt to file reply in 24 hrs

The bus operators had met the state transport minister Yashpal Arya on Sunday, who assured them that government will increase passenger fare of private buses by 15 %.
Updated on Jul 30, 2018 09:32 pm IST

Demanding fare hike, private bus operators in Kumaon plan strike

The strike may cause problems for commuters in the hilly state.
Updated on Jul 19, 2018 10:29 pm IST

Fuel price impact: Pune’s private bus services to hike fares by 20% from June 1

Private bus operators are claiming a loss of 80,000 to 90,000 per month, per bus.
Updated on May 28, 2018 05:10 pm IST