.The first batch of 100 BS-VI buses, aspect of a complete 840 buses to be included in the BMTC squadron, were actually introduced facing Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Picture Credit Rating: Murali Kumar K.Principal Administrator Siddaramaiah pointed out that the Condition Governmentu00e2 $ s guarantee programs have actually been benefiting lakhs of people in Karnataka, providing monetary aid of a minimum of u00e2 u00b9 4,000 per month to each loved ones, consequently enhancing their monetary stability.Speaking at the launch of one hundred brand new BS-6 diesel buses, part of a bigger squadron of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Firm (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the favorable impact of the governmentu00e2 $ s five promise programs, consisting of the Shakti system, which supplies free bus traveling for girls on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the advantage of working-class people, 5 promise systems, featuring the Shakti system, have been actually executed and are actually continuing efficiently. These programs will definitely continue so long as our government exists, u00e2 $ pointed out Mr Siddaramaiah throughout the event kept at the principal measures of Vidhana Soudha.Among the front runner efforts, the Gruha Lakshmi system, which gives u00e2 u00b9 2,000 per month to women crowns of houses, was commended for its addition to the financial safety and security of countless loved ones, according to the Main Administrator. u00e2 $ Everyday, the media shows how lots of loved ones are actually profiting from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is actually anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opponent, Mr Siddaramaiah accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of opposing these pro-people plans. u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor as well as anti-middle training class, is waring these assurance programs. Do not pay attention to this disinformation, u00e2 $ he pointed out. Mr Siddaramaiah also asserted to become facing difficulties coming from the Central Authorities regarding the circulation of rice to the bad. u00e2 $ When our team went on with the system of providing rice to the unsatisfactory, the Central Government provided our team issue through certainly not giving rice. But as opposed to rice, we offered loan to individuals, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for growing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah highlighted the necessity for additional public transportation as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population continues to increase. u00e2 $ We are adding brand new buses to BMTC to accommodate the growing working-class populace in the urban area. Our experts have actually likewise resumed Indira Canteens, which were actually nearby the previous authorities, and also program to start even more to support the operating class, u00e2 $ he pointed out.The brand-new buses are suited with CCTV cams.| Photo Credit:.Murali Kumar K.The new fleet of BS-6 buses, setting you back u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will certainly decrease emissions as well as enrich commuter comfort, according to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. At first, BMTC had granted the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in October 2022, yet after specialized difficulties, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To improve mass transit solutions in Bengaluru as well as handle rising air pollution dued to autos, BMTC has actually started numerous actions. Some of these is the introduction of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 compliant diesel buses coming from Ashok Leyland into its own squadron. The purchase, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is financially sustained due to the Karnataka federal government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy mentioned. Features of the BS-VI Diesel-powered BusesNear-zero exhausts, 90% decline in NOx. 11 gauges long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back chairs, three security cameras. LED display screens, voice announcements, panic alarm systems. Fire Discovery System, real-time monitoring, automated doors, air suspension. SOURCE: BMTC Published - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.