HISTORYKSRTC was set up in 1961 under the provisions of Road Transport Corporation Act, 1950. It is wholly owned by the Government of Karnataka. TheGovernment of India is also a shareholder in this corporation. KSRTC is also known for its introduction of Volvo B7RLE low body city buses. These buses are air conditioned, with improved tyre suspensions, a far cry from the other old members of fleet.

Till August 1997, KSRTC had a fleet of 10,400 buses, operating about 9500 schedules. In August 1997, KSRTC was divided and a new corporation by the name Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). In November 1997, another new road transport corporation called North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) was formed to cater to the transportation needs of North Western parts of Karnataka. Recently, the North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NEKRTC) was also formed with its corporate office in Gulbarga. The company runs a fleet of buses of all types like ordinary,semi-luxury, deluxe, and air-conditioned Volvo "Airavat" buses. The KSRTC operates services within Karnataka as well as far flung destinations such as Trivandrum, Mumbai, andVijayawada, among others. The KSRTC runs different type of buses to suit every section of the society. Their main mission is “Meeting Challenges with Innovation”.

KSRTC services almost all villages in Karnataka. At present, 92% villages are served by KSRTC (6743 out of 7298 Villages) and 44% in other areas (6743 out of 7298). KSRTC operates 6463 schedules in a day covering an effective distance of 23.74 lakh km with a total fleet of 7599 buses. It transports, on an average, 24.57 lakh passengers per day.

BANGALORE, JUNE 20

The Karnataka State Road Tansport Corporation’s (KSRTC) investment in innovative projects to cut energy bill has paid off.

Addressing a workshop ‘Green Economy – The way for sustainable public transport’, Mr Manjunath Prasad, managing director, KSTRC, said the corporation has gained substantially in experimenting and implementing projects such as exploring second and third generation bio-fuels and lubricants in transport operations, energy management and afforestation to reduce the carbon footprint.

KSRTC is now exploring bamboo bus flooring to reduce dependence on ply boards. “Bamboo flooring is superior to the conventional compressed ply boards in strength, durability, dimensional stability and fuel efficiency,” he said.

“We expect to get better mileage as bamboo mat boards are 15 per cent lighter than the regular ply boards,” he added.

The corporation has developed its own environment systems with regard to underground tank with dozing system for ethanol usage in Mysore city. Diesel particulate filters for vehicles in Mysore reduce emission and flame arrestors for ethanol dozed vehicles ensure safety.

Mr Prasad said the corporation has achieved fuel efficiency improvement through innovative system of fitment of carbon pod as well.

Under the alternative fuel programme, the corporation has implemented bio-diesel at its Doddaballapur depot and expansion is planned at five depots in the ratio of 10 per cent. As of now, 21 depots are commissioned for blending of ethanol diesel that is 7.7 per cent ethanol plus 0.5 per cent solubiliser plus 91.8 per cent diesel.

As for energy management, the corporation has been installing solar lighting at rural bus stations and depots. “So far we have installed 45 numbers of two KWp and 126 numbers of 300 Wp,” he said.

“The corporation has been doing regular energy audit at all our depots, divisional workshop and central office for conservation and optimisation of energy conservation,” he added.

Afforestation is another programme given importance and is regularly monitored. All units are given targets annually to carry out the activity and so far 3.5 lakh saplings have been planted.

Keywords: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KSRTC, innovative projects, energy conservation,

Logo of KSRTC

Office And Other Facilities

KSRTC has one Corporate office in Bangalore. Divisional Offices: 12(including newly opened Putur division ) Bus Depots: 66 Bus Stations: 124 Bus Bodybuilding Workshops: 10 printing Presses:1 Driver and others Training Institutes: 3 Hospital: 2 782 Officers/Employees Quarters one Sports Complex.

Awards And Recognition

1. Union Transport Minister’s Trophy for lowest accident during 1996-99, 1997-00 and 1998-01.2. Parisara Award 2001 by the State Govt.3. Safety Award for 2001-02 by the Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport, India.4. IRTE Pince Michale International Road Safety Award 2001.5. PCRA Award 2001-02 and 2002-03.6. Golden Peacock International Award for 2002 (runners-up).7. Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for 2003 (winner).8. Golden Peacock Eco Innovation Award 2004 (second time).9. Urban Mobility India -200910. mBillionth South Asia Awards -201011. Earth Care Award-201012. Chief Minister Rathna Award-2009-1013. 'Public Sector bus fleet operator of the year' award from Apollo group

Finance Performance FINANCIAL POSITION AND WORKING

RESULTS (Rs. in Crores)

LIABILITIES 2009-10

Capital 291.89

Reserves 95.48

Borrowings 274.75

Trade dues and oher current liabilities 262.28

Total 924.40

ASSETS

Gross Block 1340.28

Less Depreciation 732.79

Net Fixed assets 607.49

Capital work in Progress 142.72

Investments 0.05

Current Assets, loans and advances 151.00

Deferred Revenue Expenditure 4.23

Accumulated loss 18.91

TOTAL 924.40

WORKING RESULTS (Rs. in Crores)

2009-10

1.Total Revenue (Operating and Non-Operating)

1746.36

2.Total Expenditure (Operating and Non- Operating)

1697.51

3.Profit for the year 48.85

Official Names of Bus Services

Airavath Bliss Volvo AC with Chemical Toilet, Pantry and Wi-Fi facilities. Airavath Superia Volvo AC with Chemical Toilet facility. Minibuses, City and Suburban services Karnataka Saarige Airavat Volvo AC Rajahamsa Executive (Deluxe) Mofussil Sheetal AC Ambaari AC (Corona Sleeper/Executive) Mercedes-Benz Bus AC Airavat Club Class ( High-end Volvo and Mercedes-Benz multi-axle buses) Non-AC Sleeper Bus. Karnataka Vaibhav

Multi-axle buses with special amenities

The salient features of Airavat Bliss are as follows:

• Dashboard controls for all cubicle actions.• Vacant, occupied & Disabled status with display light.• Auto Flush if the passenger has left the toilet without flushing.• Hand Wash System with '10 seconds' water saving operation.• Easy to operate system to help clean out waste.• The onboard pantry with coffee maker, oven and freezer is designated to

facilitae hot pre-packaged food as well as tea, coffee and milk.• In-bus Entertainment-60 plus live channels on individual seats and Wi-Fi on

the move

Multi-axle buses with special amenities

The salient features of Airavat Bliss are as follows:

• Dashboard controls for all cubicle actions.• Vacant, occupied & Disabled status with display light.• Auto Flush if the passenger has left the toilet without flushing.• Hand Wash System with '10 seconds' water saving operation.• Easy to operate system to help clean out waste.

Airavat Club Class(Sleep like a baby)

The salient features of Volvo 6x2 Multi Axle Inter City bus are as follows:

• The 13.8 mtr length fully built bus developed exclusively for passenger transport. The said buses are provided with multi axle which enhances the comfort level for long distance travel.

• Full air suspension, fitted with two air bellows in the front and six air bellows in the rear to offer a high degree of ride comfort.

• This bus is provided with good branded "carrier" make air-conditioner with excellent cooling effect to make the journey comfortable & cool.

• This bus is provided with 53 nos. ergonomically designed executive, comfortable, reclining luxurious passenger seats.

• The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, reclining hi-tech passenger seats, imported floor carpeting, high mounted 2 LCD TVs of 26" & 17" to have better viewing pleasure for passengers.

• Emergency door is provided on right hand side of the bus for more safety to passengers.

• The window glasses are toughened and provide clear vision to the passengers.

• Front panel is designed to increase the driver`s vision area and aesthetic look of the bus.

Airavat Volvo

The salient features of Airavat Volvo are as follows:

• Full Air Suspension on all four wheels for comfortable journey.• 45 Ergonomically designed Executive Passenger Seats, Luxurious and

Comfortable reclining seats.• LCD TV provided for passenger entertainment• Four Emergency Exits and one Emergency Door provided on right hand side

of the bus for more safety to passengers.• Light Green Tinted Toughened Glasses provided for clear vision.• Mobile and Lap Top chargers are provided for passengers use.• Front panel design modified to increase the driver vision area and aesthetic

look of the bus.• 10 Cu mt luggage space under the passenger seating area.• Computerized Speed control.• CRDI Ignition system.

RajahamsaThe salient features of Rajahamsa Executive Bus Service are as follows:

• Constructed on Ashok Leyland 244” WB Chassis fitted with 165 HP Engine.• Body built by Regional Workshop & out side agencies also.• Chassis fitted with all Weveller suspension• Fitted with Improvised Hi-Tech Reclining passenger seats of 43 seating

capacity with 2x2 configuration.• Provided sound proof Driver partition.• Fitted with single windshield laminated glass.• The interiors are covered with rexine cloth.• The exterior is painted with 2K-PU metallic paint.

Mercedes Benz

The salient features of Mercedes Benz Bus Service are as follows:

• The 12 mtr length bus is built on 0 500 R 1830 chassis developed exclusively for passenger transport.

• Full Air Suspension ensures superior comfort and safety to meet the needs of the passengers

• The vehicle is fitted with “latest Carrier Generation-IV” make Air conditioning system which enhances the comfort level of the travelling public.

• 45 ergonomically designed executive passenger seats, luxurious and comfortable reclining seats are provided.

• The bus has pleasing interiors and night lamps.• Twin foldable LCD TV screen are provided for passenger entertainment• The bus has toughened window glasses and provide clear vision to the

passengers.• Front panel is designed to increase the driver vision area and aesthetic look

of the bus.• Approximately 10 Cu mtr luggage space is provided under passenger seating

area.

Corona Ambaari

The salient features of Corona Ambaari Bus Service are as follows:

• Air suspension:

Fully independent front Air suspension are provided which carries double link wish bone at both left and right independently supported to the structure by silent bearings. The rear end is provided with an independent single wish bone structure which is pivoted to the body structural spines with rubber mountings for comfortable travel. The Air suspension provides bump free travel to the passengers.

• Passenger saloon:

The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, ‘Happich’ imported hatracks to carry light luggage, comfortable reclining hi-tech passenger seats, imported floor carpeting, high mounted TV to have better viewing pleasure for passengers.

• Air conditioner:

This bus is provided with good branded “carrier” make air-conditioner with excellent cooling effect to make the journey comfortable & cool.

• Front show and wind shield:

The bus is provided with improved front show and wind shield to have better aero dynamics and fuel efficiency. Better visibility and safety. Single piece front cowl gives better insulation and avoids dust entry into the cabin and also help in reduction in noise pollution.

• Luggage space:

The bus is provided with excellent under slung luggage space (approximately 11 cubic mtrs) to carry more luggage of passengers and also better road holding with lowered centre of gravity. Loading and unloading of luggage is very easy as the luggage space is much nearer to the ground.

• Brakes:

The Braking system provides safe and reliable braking with dual circuit full air brakes. Condenser cum water separator is provided in addition to the air dryer to enhance life and performance of brake system. Automatic slack adjuster are provided to enhance the braking efficiency.

• Seats Configuration:

Fitted with 44 passenger seats with 2x2 seating configuration. The seats are comfortable with reclining mechanism.

Exteriors: The bus is provided with all aluminium doors and stretched galvanized panels. The panels are painted with polyurethane based premier

high solid 2k paints with colorful graphics

Ambaari Sleeper

The salient features of Corona Ambaari Sleeper Bus Service are as follows:

• The 12Mtr length sleeper coach is an all steel integral monocoque bus developed by M/s. Corona Bus Manufacturers Pvt Ltd., Pune for passengers comfortable journey

• Fully air suspension to ensure superior comfort and safety to meet the needs of the passengers.

• Fitted with “carrier” make AC 353 model air-conditioner for cooling effect which enhances the comfort level of the travelling public.

• 32 passenger berths (16 lower berths & 16 upper berths) with 2x1 configuration. The berths are comfortable and upholstered with PU cushions

• The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, reading lamps, imported floor carpeting & partition curtains.

• Attractive front show and wind shield to have better Aesthetics, visibility and safety.

• Single piece front cowl gives better insulation and avoids dust entry into the cabin and also help in reduction in noise pollution.

• 8 cubic mtr. luggage spaces is provided under passenger berth area.Louver glass and also sliding window glasses are fitted to provide clear vision to the passengers.

• 160 Horse power Turbo charged & Inter cooler Cummins engine at the rear end at the bus so as to reduce noise pollution inside the bus saloon.

• Wider emergency door at the rear.• Hydraulic retarder of Voith make & Anti lock braking system are provided

to enhance the braking efficiency.

Segmentation

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC)

Type Public transport corporation

Industry Public transport bus service

Founded 1961

Headquarters Bangalore, India

Area served Karnataka

Key people R Ashok, Chairman

Services Public transport

Reveue

Subsidiaries

16.3585 billion (US$296.09 million) (2008-09)

Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation

Gramantara Sarige :- This kind of busses are specially desighned to connect rural areas to taluks. This kind of busses serves each and every village. This type of busses can be operated on any kind of roads. Every one can afford to travel in these busses.

Suvarna Karnataka Sarige:- This kind of busses are specially desighned to connect between taluks and urban areas. It covers the distance upto 80 to 100 kms. All People can afford to it.

Rajahamsa:- This type of busses are specially desighned for long journeys. These are costlier then Suvarna sarige. It provides better service and faster compare to other private busses. It is comfortable to travel with push back seats. Generally middle-class people prefers this bus.

Airavat:- These busses normally contains an additional features compare to Rajahamsa like A/C with sleeper coach, LED TV, Mobile charging etc... It has Computerized speed control and centralised air conditioner. Normally it travels minimum of 200 to 300 kms. Upper Middle class people prefers these type of busses.

Mercedes:- It is fully Air Suspension ensures superior comfort and safety to meet the needs of the passengers. The vehicle is fitted with “latest Carrier Generation-IV” make Air conditioning system which enhances the comfort level of the travelling public. Generally High level people prefers these type of bus to travel more than 600 kms.

Multi Axle Bliss:- The bus is eqipped with all the facilities of mercedes containing an extra feature of Flush, Tea maker, Oven, Freezer and Entertainment-60 plus live channels on individual seats and Wi-Fi on the

move. Travelling of 2 to 3 days is more comfortable in this bus compare to any other bus.

Why ksrtc is better ?? KSRTC Highlights.

Intervention by KSRTC to practice “Green Economy” -What has been done so far?

• Energy optimization- Fuel and power.

• Resource conservation.

• Monitoring and evaluation- smoke emission of

buses. -What needs to be done?

• Evaluate and optimize carbon foot print from

Transport operation.

• Technology intervention like IT in transport

planning and operation.

• Adoption of Renewable for Transport

operation.

Challenges. o High cost of renewable fuels like bio-diesel. o Willingness of OEM’s to produce bi-fuel/hybrid vehicles. o Will of the OMC’s to distribute Green fuels.

Vision

Way Forward. o Public will and determination to use public transport.

KSRTC in 2012

7749 buses from 72 depots

870 million km covered a year

866 million passengers a year

2317.68 crores revenue

19.91 crores litres fuel consumed

Our mantra or motto is innovation

Our sutra or formula for success is commitment

Our vahaan or vehicle is technologically superior infrastructure, new initiatives and best practices

Environmental Initiatives

Smoke emission• Routine and surprise smoke emission checks.• Networking of PUC Centre's of KSRTC.• Smoke meters provided to all the depots.• Reward scheme for identifying a smoking bus.• A reward of Rs 1000 will be given to citizens for identifying a smoking bus.

ISO Implementation

• KSRTC certified with ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001:2004 for Regional Workshop.

• OHSAS 18001:2007 for Central Office.

• ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certifications for Mysore City Transport Division, MCTC bus stand is under progress.