Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Tobacco Ads Banned on Buses, Stands
The transport minister of Karnataka has ordered a ban on all advertisements that promote tobacco products on buses and bus stands.
This includes both direct and indirect ads.
The minister has asked the transport corporations to remove any existing tobacco ads within a specific timeframe.
This decision was made to protect public health and prevent the promotion of tobacco use.
Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered a ban on all tobacco advertisements on buses and bus stands in Karnataka.
The ban applies to both direct and indirect advertisements promoting tobacco products.
The directive was issued to the managing directors of KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC.
Existing tobacco ads must be removed within a fixed timeline.
The decision aims to protect public health and prevent the promotion of tobacco consumption.
- Who
- Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and the managing directors of the four transport corporations in Karnataka
- What
- Ban on all direct and indirect tobacco advertisements on buses and bus stands
- When
- Immediate effect
- Where
- Buses and bus stands of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), and Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC)
- Why
- In the interest of public health and to prohibit the promotion of tobacco consumption
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Authorities Involved
- Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC)
- Effective Date
- Immediate
- Scope of Ban
- All direct and indirect tobacco advertisements on buses and bus stands
- Action Required
- Removal of existing tobacco ads within a fixed timeline