Aimed at
generating more non-fare box revenue, KSRTC in the first phase will operate 20
trucks carrying goods across the state. The transport utility plans to add
another 500 trucks to its fleet within a year.
To begin with, the
services will cater to districts such as Bengaluru, Mysuru, Tumakuru, Hassan,
Mangaluru, Shivamogga, Chikkamagalur, Kolar and Davanagere.
Kickstarting the initiative in Bengaluru, transport
minister Ramalinga Reddy said, “We will
add 100 trucks to the fleet within a month and the rest will follow later this
year. Government departments can use the cargo and logistics services of
KSRTC.â€
KSRTC has entered into a deal with two private
entities and provided trucks on a rental basis for some time. Each truck
costing Rs 17 lakh can carry six tonnes of goods. The utility plans to fully
utiliseBasaveshwara Bus Terminal in Peenya for the purpose.