Karnataka Minister’s Experience In Bus: ‘Give leave or else get off’, conductor told Karnataka Transport Minister! Videos

Bengaluru. State Transport Minister Byrashi Suresh himself experienced the condition of public transport in Karnataka on Saturday. According to reports, the Transport Minister of Karnataka himself traveled to Bengaluru to know the problems faced by bus travelers. During this time, a bus conductor even asked the minister to get off the bus because he did not have change. The Transport Minister of Karnataka was wearing a mask on his face. So that no one can recognize them. The video of the incidents that happened with the minister has gone viral on social media.

When power meets reality.
A BMTC conductor asked #Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh to get off the bus after he couldn’t provide change for a 100 rupee note, unaware of who he was. A routine rule exposed an everyday commuter problem. #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/lN6UCY1MYY

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Byrashi Suresh boarded a government bus from Hebbal in Bengaluru to Nagashettyhalli. The minister gave a Rs 100 note to the conductor and asked for two tickets. On this the bus conductor asked to give change. When the Transport Minister of Karnataka said that there is no change, the conductor clearly said that if you cannot give change, then get off the bus. After this the minister got down from the bus. Later he ordered the bus conductor to be suspended. The minister boarded another bus. This bus did not stop for passengers at the stop. As a result, Byrashi Suresh ordered suspension of the bus driver and conductor.

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh goes incognito to conduct an inspection of govt buses in Bengaluru, a driver and conductor were suspended after he found them skipping a bus stop. pic.twitter.com/aHkZWtmqQM

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The Karnataka Transport Minister also took a ride on an auto rickshaw. The fare on the meter of this auto rickshaw was Rs 30, but the driver asked for Rs 36. When asked he said that the meter would be repaired. Byrashi Suresh gave him 40 rupees. The Transport Minister of Karnataka kept monitoring the transport situation in Bengaluru for two hours from 7:10 pm to 9:10 pm. During this period he visited many areas of the city. After the minister pointed out the irregularities in the bus and auto rickshaw service, it is expected that the Karnataka government will take steps towards improving it. Travelers and tourists have been highlighting the problems of transport service in Bengaluru many times.