On Monday, the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations to press for their various demands called a day-long ‘Bandh’. Pic/PTI
Owing to the bandh, lakhs of private vehicles, including autos, taxis, and maxi cabs remained off the road which partially hit the transportation across the city. Pic/Sourced Photo
The Federation had called for a bandh seeking ban on bike taxis and they also urged the government to extend Shakti scheme—offering free bus rides to women on state-run buses—to private buses as well. Pic/PTI
The private transporters claimed that they were negatively hit because of the Shakti scheme and that the Karnataka government has not kept up with their word to fulfil their demands despite repeated discussions. Pic/Sourced Photo
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has said that they will be running more bus trips and services amid the calls for Bandh. Meanwhile, the police issued a traffic diversion notice. Pic/Sourced Photo
Amid the bandh, ace India cricketer Anil Kumble also travelled back home in a BMTC bus from Kempegowda International Airport. He shared a photo of the same on his social media. Pic/X
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