Mysore/Mysuru: With Shakti scheme of the State Government driving more women towards KSRTC buses for free bus rides, the State Government has decided to procure 6,000 new buses. KSRTC, Mysuru Division has submitted a proposal for 60 buses to cater to the surge in demand.
Ever since the launch of the scheme in July last, the buses are running full with passengers jostling for space. Foot-board travelling has also resumed, with men finding it difficult to make way through brimming women passengers Similar is the situation of school and college students.
