Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced
- Posted on July 13, 2026
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In brief
Bengaluru's transport authority has implemented strict guidelines prohibiting BMTC bus conductors from forcing passengers to exit vehicles due to insufficient change. This directive emerged following an incident involving Karnataka's Transport Minister during an unannounced inspection. The initiative promotes digital payment adoption through UPI systems while establishing corrective measures including soft skills development programs for repeat violators, enhancing passenger experience and modernizing payment infrastructure.
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Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced
Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh faced the same situation during a surprise inspection. Conductors have been instructed to offer UPI payments as an alternative, while repeat offenders may undergo soft skills training.
