BMTC Electric Buses' Rocky Ride: 13,000 Breakdowns in Just Two and a Half Years!

While the introduction of 1,700 electric buses by BMTC is a step toward eco-friendliness, persistent technical glitches, battery failures, and driver negligence are exacerbating traffic woes in Bengaluru. Over the past 2.5 years, nearly 13,000 breakdowns have been logged, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated on the city's already congested roads.