In this edition: NGT orders demolition of encroachment on Bellandur wetlands, fines developers; Paying property tax for 2016-17 (updated); BMTC says no to safety alarms on buses?; Getting khata without paying a bribe… all this and more!
In early 2015, a safety alarm that allowed women notify fellow commuters about harassment was piloted in five BMTC buses in 2015. Since then, it has been waiting for a go-ahead from BMTC to install it in other vehicles. Here’s why.
On the occasion of its 61st Bus Day, BMTC set out to improve safety measure for women on its buses. It also introduced additional Chakra services to improve connectivity in Yelahanka.
Durga Foundation and BMTC team up to make travel safer for women and children. The Durga alarm will help alert others in case of harassment on BMTC buses.
