Archive · 30 May 2025
KKRTC Addresses Bus Roof Leaks with Tarpaulins Amid Rainy Season
KKRTC, a bus company, is having trouble with leaky roofs on its buses, especially during the rainy season.
To stop the leaks, they're covering the roofs with tarps.
Passengers are complaining about the poor condition of the buses, including dirty seats, broken windows, and issues with air quality.
Some people say the buses are old and not well-maintained, and the helpline doesn't always help.
The company says they'll replace old buses with new ones soon.
KKRTC is using tarpaulins to cover bus roofs due to leaks during the rainy season.
Passengers are facing issues such as water leakage, dirty interiors, and poor air quality.
Social activists and consumer groups are complaining about the poor maintenance of KKRTC buses.
Helpline numbers are reported as unresponsive to complaints.
KKRTC plans to replace older buses with 56 new luxury buses.
- Who
- KKRTC, passengers, social activists
- What
- KKRTC addressing bus roof leaks by using tarpaulins and planning to replace old buses
- When
- During the rainy season
- Where
- Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Dharwad, and Belagavi
- Why
- Due to persistent leakages in bus roofs and poor maintenance
Critics
KKRTC
Bus Quality and Maintenance
Critics
Buses are poorly maintained and the government is discriminating against the Kalyana Karnataka region.
KKRTC
KKRTC plans to replace older buses with new ones.
- Issue
- Leaky roofs and poor condition of KKRTC buses
- Action
- KKRTC using tarpaulins to cover bus roofs
- Complaints
- Dirty seats, broken windows, poor air quality, unresponsive helpline
- Location
- Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Dharwad, and Belagavi
- Response
- Replacement of old buses with 56 new luxury buses planned within a month or two