KSRTC launches direct Flybus service to Davanagere from KIAL
Introduces free Nandini snack kits for passengers
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday launched a new direct Flybus service connecting Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) with Davanagere.
The service was launched at Terminal 2 of KIA by the Minister for Transport and Muzrai, Ramalinga Reddy. Alongside, he also flagged off the distribution of complimentary Nandini snack kits for Flybus passengers.
Speaking at the event, the Minister recalled that the first Flybus service from Bengaluru Airport to Mysuru was introduced in August 2013 during his previous tenure as Transport Minister.
“The Flybus service has since been extended to Madikeri and Kundapura, and today, we are proud to connect Davanagere directly to the airport. Promoting public transport and encouraging people to rely more on it remains our top priority,” he said.
He also highlighted that KSRTC recently received the Government of India’s Excellence Award for its “Dhwani Spandana” initiative implemented in Mysuru city.
The newly launched Bengaluru–Davanagere Flybus will operate two daily services in each direction. Buses from Kempegowda International Airport will depart at 12:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., reaching Davanagere at 5:45 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
From Davanagere, services will depart at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., arriving at the airport at 1:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The route will cover Satellite Town Ring Road, Doddaballapura Bypass, Dabaspet, Tumakuru Bypass, and Chitradurga Bypass before reaching Davanagere, with pick-up and drop points provided at Tumakuru and Chitradurga.
The fare for passengers traveling from Bengaluru Airport has been fixed at ₹400 to Tumakuru, ₹980 to Chitradurga, and ₹1,250 to Davanagere.
Currently, KSRTC operates a total of 13 Flybus routes covering Mysuru, Madikeri, Kundapura, and now Davanagere, with 44 daily trips spanning over 10,240 km and serving an average of 1,050 passengers each day.
KSRTC also announced that from November 15 onwards, all Flybus passengers will receive complimentary Nandini snack kits sourced from the KMF. Each kit will include a water bottle, flavored milk, cookies (sweet and spicy), a cake, and a Kodubale packet.
The Flybus service is a direct intercity service introduced by the state-run transport corporation in 2013, connecting Bengaluru airport with various cities across the state.
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UP: Girl raped by two youths, juvenile at Banda hotel, all accused held
Banda (UP) (PTI): A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped at a hotel here by two youths and a minor, who then abandoned her under a bridge, police said on Thursday.
The two youths involved in the crime were arrested, and the juvenile was apprehended on Wednesday, they said.
According to Atarra Circle Officer Praveen Yadav, the arrested have been identified as Mahesh Kushwaha (18), Shakti Singh (19), and a 15-year-old boy, all residents of Girwan.
He said the incident took place around 8.30 pm on Tuesday.
The complaint filed by the girl's father stated that his daughter had gone to the market in Atarra town with a friend, when the three accused on a motorcycle made her inhale some intoxicant. They took the semi-conscious teenager to a hotel on Station Road, committed the crime and then abandoned her under the Ken Canal bridge before fleeing, CO Yadav said.
A case was registered on Wednesday, and all the accused were held, the CO said.
He added that one of the arrested accused was a former acquaintance of the victim. RUK
