Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh conducts surprise inspection of BMTC, KSRTC bus stations
He immediately directed the BMTC managing director to coordinate with the Health Department Commissioner and ensure that a doctor is posted at the Namma Clinic without delay
On August 31, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh conducted an unannounced inspection of bus stations operated by BMTC and KSRTC in Bengaluru. The minister expressed dissatisfaction when he discovered that the Namma Clinic at the BMTC bus station in Majestic had no doctor on duty.
In response to this, Suresh immediately directed BMTC's managing director to collaborate with the Health Department Commissioner to ensure a doctor is posted at the clinic as soon as possible. He also ordered officials to install first-aid facilities at various locations to enable commuters to receive prompt medical help in emergencies.
During his visit, Suresh inspected the passenger facilities, cleanliness, and other services at BMTC and KSRTC bus stations at Majestic. He also examined the cleanliness of several shops located at the bus station and instructed shopkeepers not to charge passengers more than the authorized price for their products. Suresh personally checked the luggage counter to ascertain if passengers were being charged any extra fees beyond the prescribed amount, a query to which passengers confirmed a negative response.
Later, the minister visited the BMTC student bus pass counter, where he interacted with students through a computer terminal to gather insights into the challenges they faced. Suresh directed officials to ensure the timely distribution of free student bus passes without any delays or discrepancies. The Transport Minister praised the cleanliness, upkeep, and maintenance of the bus terminals by BMTC and KSRTC staff.
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