.The initial set of one hundred BS-VI buses, aspect of a total 840 buses to be added to the BMTC line, were launched facing Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 12, 2024.| Picture Credit Scores: Murali Kumar K.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that the Condition Governmentu00e2 $ s promise programs have been actually benefiting lakhs of folks in Karnataka, offering economic aid of at least u00e2 u00b9 4,000 each month to every family members, thus reinforcing their financial stability.Speaking at the launch of 100 new BS-6 diesel-powered buses, part of a larger line of 840 buses for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Organization (BMTC), Mr Siddaramaiah emphasised the beneficial effect of the governmentu00e2 $ s five assurance plans, consisting of the Shakti program, which delivers totally free bus trip for females on State-run buses.u00e2 $ For the benefit of working-class people, five assurance schemes, including the Shakti scheme, have actually been carried out as well as are continuing properly. These schemes are going to continue as long as our federal government exists, u00e2 $ pointed out Mr Siddaramaiah throughout the event held at the principal steps of Vidhana Soudha.Among the main efforts, the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which supplies u00e2 u00b9 2,000 monthly to ladies heads of homes, was actually commended for its addition to the economic protection of 1000s of households, according to the Principal Minister. u00e2 $ Daily, the media demonstrates how 1000s of families are actually taking advantage of the Gruha Lakshmi plan, u00e2 $ he said.BJP is actually anti-poor: SiddaramaiahTargeting the adversary, Mr Siddaramaiah charged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of resisting these pro-people programs. u00e2 $ BJP, which is actually anti-poor and anti-middle training class, is actually waring these guarantee plans. Carry out certainly not listen closely to this propaganda, u00e2 $ he said. Mr Siddaramaiah also professed to become facing difficulties from the Central Authorities concerning the circulation of rice to the bad. u00e2 $ When our company went forward with the program of offering rice to the unsatisfactory, the Central Authorities provided our team difficulty through not supplying rice. However rather than rice, our company provided funds to people, u00e2 $ he added.More BMTC buses needed for growing populationAt the bus launch, Mr Siddaramaiah emphasized the need for additional mass transit as Bengaluruu00e2 $ s population continues to rise. u00e2 $ Our experts are actually incorporating brand new buses to BMTC to serve the expanding working-class populace in the metropolitan area. Our team have additionally reopened Indira Canteens, which were actually closed by the previous government, and also planning to begin additional to support the functioning course, u00e2 $ he mentioned.The brand new buses are fitted with CCTV electronic cameras.| Picture Debt:.Murali Kumar K.The new line of BS-6 buses, costing u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, will certainly minimize emissions and boost commuter comfort, depending on to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. In the beginning, BMTC had actually granted the bus procurement tender to Tata Motors in Oct 2022, however after technical troubles, it was actually re-awarded to Ashok Leyland. u00e2 $ To enhance public transport solutions in Bengaluru and handle climbing sky pollution dued to motor vehicles, BMTC has initiated many steps. Among these is the addition of 840 BS-VI, non-air-conditioned, On-board diagnostics (OBD) -2 certified diesel buses from Ashok Leyland in to its own fleet. The investment, totaling up to u00e2 u00b9 336 crore, is actually financially sustained due to the Karnataka government, u00e2 $ Mr Reddy stated. Components of the BS-VI Diesel BusesNear-zero discharges, 90% decline in NOx. 11 meters long, non-AC, diesel-powered. 41 high-back seats, three surveillance cams. LED shows, vocal statements, panic alerts. Fire Diagnosis System, real-time monitoring, automatic doors, air suspension. RESOURCE: BMTC Published - September 12, 2024 03:54 pm IST.