Karnataka government orders safety study of BMTC electric buses after multiple accidents
By Eve
The Karnataka state government has commissioned a detailed safety investigation into Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) electric buses following a series of accidents. The study will examine technical and operational aspects of the electric fleet, though specific accident figures and fleet size were not disclosed in the report. The investigation comes as BMTC continues its transition to electric public transport.
Why it matters: Safety concerns in high profile public transport fleets can slow procurement decisions and trigger stricter technical specifications across Indian transit authorities. Operators and OEMs supplying electric buses to government tenders may face enhanced scrutiny and revised compliance requirements depending on the study's findings.