The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Saturday (December 13, 2025) launched “Accident Emergency Response Vehicles” aimed at providing swift assistance during road accidents and vehicle breakdowns involving State-run buses. Initially, two Accident Emergency Response Vehicles will be deployed at central locations in Bengaluru and Mysuru.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy flagged off a fleet of Accident Emergency Response Vehicles, which have the capacity to respond swiftly to bus accidents and breakdowns on major transport corridors.
According to Mr. Reddy, the specially equipped vehicles will function as mobile workshops, enabling technical teams to quickly reach stranded buses with the necessary tools, spare parts, and support to restore operations. “Initially, two vehicles have been stationed at central locations in Bengaluru and Mysuru. These units will cover high-traffic regions including Tumakuru, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Mandya, and surrounding districts,” he said.
The Minister said the initiative was essential as buses operating from Kempegowda Bus Stand and Mysuru Road Bus Stand serve a wide network of intra-State and inter-State routes. “Frequent technical failures or accidents on busy stretches often lead to significant traffic congestion and inconvenience to commuters. The deployment of mobile workshop vehicles would allow staff to reach such sites without delay, clear obstructions, and minimise service disruptions,” Mr. Reddy added.
