Echo of Congress rally in Hassan: Shortage of KSRTC buses hits Mysuru commuters
Mysuru: As the Congress held its massive ‘Janakalyana Samvesha’ rally in Hassan today, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and supported by Swabhimaanigala Okkuta, commuters in Mysuru city and district faced significant transport challenges.
The Congress had hired over 1,300 buses, including 287 from KSRTC Mysuru Urban Division and 350 from the Rural Division. However, the shortage of buses caused inconvenience, particularly for students from rural areas, who struggled to reach their schools and colleges on time.
Private transport operators helped alleviate some of the pressure by running additional vehicles beyond their regular schedules. Autos, tempos, and other private vehicles also played a role in reducing the impact. However, commuters and students had to pay the fare demanded by the private operators. Autos and taxis made a quick buck, taking advantage of the situation.
Despite the reduced number of trips on certain routes, the Division ensured more buses were deployed on high-demand routes, particularly Mysuru-Bengaluru. He stated that the overall impact on services was minimal, as logistics had been efficiently managed.
Mysuru Urban Divisional Controller H.T. Veeresh confirmed that 287 buses from the Division were hired for the rally. He noted that over 300 buses were operating beyond regular schedules to accommodate commuter needs.
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