KSRTC launches 100 new Ashvamedha Classic buses in Karnataka

The new buses have 50 seats each. They are equipped with front and rear LED destination boards, pneumatic doors with sensors, and an emergency button.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah flagged off 100 upgraded versions of Karnataka Sarige buses, operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), on February 5.

The new buses, branded ‘Ashwamedha Classic’, carry the tagline ‘Journey Redefined’. They will be operated by KSRTC on point-to-point routes between district headquarters and Bengaluru.

“No new bus has been inducted for the past six years. In the current year, 5,800 buses will be added to the STUs’ fleet to enhance convenience for passengers and students,” Mr. Siddaramaiah said.

He informed that the corporation has introduced several passenger-friendly schemes and implemented innovative labour welfare programmes.

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said, “The new buses have 50 seats each. They are equipped with front and rear LED destination boards, pneumatic doors with sensors, and an emergency button.”

According to officials, the bus features a 3.4-meter overall vehicle height (an increase from the previous 3.2 meters buses), high-back seats with quality cushioning, magazine pouches, and water bottle holders.