Articles by Vinay Sreenivasa

A survey conducted by the advocacy group BBPV found that working class commuters spend a lot more while travelling in BMTC than in other transport modes.

The recent government decision to reduce bus fares and add 6000 buses to BMTC’s fleet is commendable, says the Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike. But questions remain as to the amount of fare reduction, method of procuring buses etc

Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike (BBPV) welcomes the government decision to introduce dedicated bus lanes in Bengaluru. Authorities should study BRTS in other cities and also hold public consultations before implementing the project, the group says

While most workers in Karnataka now get minimum wages of Rs 11,557 per month, garment factory workers are still paid Rs 7000-8000. State government has not increased their wages as per the law, or even after a recent court order

The recent government decision to replace Volvo AC buses with regular buses is welcome, but more should be done to provide quality service to all commuters, says the collective Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike

Should the BMTC hike public bus fares while the State is spending heavily on roads that will encourage private transport? Bus passengers write to the government, saying no to fare hikes.

BBMP Contract Civic Workers Union held a protest to draw BBMP’s attention to the pending issues faced by the civic workers. BBMP promised to resolve them, as always.

Public health experts, educationists, environmentalists and many citizens from Bengaluru concerned about government’s decision on elevated corridors got together to discuss the issue, under Bengaluru Bus Prayanikara Vedike platform.

Though the poll held over two hours covered only a small number of commuters, the results reflect the larger sentiment among commuters.

Legalising street vending in Bengaluru is still a long shot, and there are many things that the BBMP needs to do. What are they?

Civic workers who gathered at the protest venue posed a few tough questions to the authorities, some of which went unanswered.

A contractor emboldened by lax attitude of BBMP abused and harassed 37 women pourakarmikas. Poura Karmikas will protest against this in Bengaluru, asking to remove the contract system and justice for abused women.