.The first batch of one hundred BS-VI buses, part of a complete 840 buses to become included in the BMTC line, were actually launched before Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Picture Credit: Murali Kumar K.Principal Administrator Siddaramaiah claimed that the State Governmentu00e2 $ s promise programs have been actually profiting lakhs of people in Karnataka, supplying economic aid of a minimum of u00e2 u00b9 4,000 monthly to every loved ones, consequently reinforcing their economic stability.Speaking at the launch of one hundred new BS-6 diesel-powered buses, part of a larger fleet of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transportation Organization (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the positive influence of the governmentu00e2 $ s 5 guarantee programs, including the Shakti program, which gives free bus travel for ladies on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the perk of working-class people, five warranty schemes, including the Shakti system, have actually been carried out as well as are carrying on successfully. These schemes will proceed just as long as our federal government exists, u00e2 $ stated Mr Siddaramaiah during the event kept at the principal steps of Vidhana Soudha.Among the crown jewel efforts, the Gruha Lakshmi program, which provides u00e2 u00b9 2,000 monthly to females heads of homes, was actually complimented for its payment to the economic protection of 1000s of households, according to the Principal Minister. u00e2 $ Each day, the media demonstrates how 1000s of family members are actually profiting from the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the opposition, Mr Siddaramaiah charged the Bharatiya Janata Gathering (BJP) of opposing these pro-people plans. u00e2 $ BJP, which is anti-poor and anti-middle course, is waring these warranty plans. Carry out certainly not listen to this brainwashing, u00e2 $ he said. Mr Siddaramaiah likewise declared to be experiencing obstacles coming from the Central Federal government concerning the circulation of rice to the poor. u00e2 $ When our team proceeded along with the scheme of offering rice to the poor, the Central Authorities offered our team problem by not delivering rice. However instead of rice, we provided cash to people, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for increasing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah emphasized the necessity for more mass transit as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population remains to rise. u00e2 $ Our team are actually adding brand new buses to BMTC to accommodate the developing working-class populace in the urban area. Our team have likewise reopened Indira Canteens, which were actually closed by the previous federal government, as well as program to begin more to sustain the functioning class, u00e2 $ he pointed out.The new buses are suited with CCTV cameras.| Image Credit rating:.Murali Kumar K.The new fleet of BS-6 buses, costing u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will certainly minimize exhausts as well as enhance commuter convenience, depending on to Transport Priest Ramalinga Reddy. In the beginning, BMTC had granted the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in Oct 2022, but after technical difficulties, it was re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To enrich public transportation services in Bengaluru and also address climbing air pollution triggered by vehicles, BMTC has actually triggered many steps. Some of these is the incorporation of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 certified diesel-powered buses from Ashok Leyland right into its line. The purchase, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is actually economically assisted due to the Karnataka authorities, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy mentioned. Features of the BS-VI Diesel-powered BusesNear-zero discharges, 90% decline in NOx. 11 gauges long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back seats, three monitoring cams. LED screens, voice announcements, panic alarms. Fire Discovery Device, real-time tracking, automatic doors, air revocation. RESOURCE: BMTC Released - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.