BMTC electric bus hits auto near K.R. circle; auto driver killed
A 60-year-old autorickshaw driver was killed in Bengaluru after being struck by a BMTC electric bus that allegedly suffered a brake failure. This incident follows a recent similar accident involving the same bus fleet, prompting a government review of electric bus safety.
Why it matters
The recurring accidents involving electric buses raise significant public safety concerns regarding the maintenance and reliability of public transport infrastructure.
A 60-year-old autorickshaw driver was killed after a BMTC electric bus rammed his vehicle near K.R. Circle on Sheshadri Road in Bengaluru on Saturday.
The accident comes days after another incident involving a BMTC electric bus that rammed another bus, leaving over 15 injured at the K.R. Circle.
Transport Minister Byrathi Suresha had ordered a review of all electric buses with the BMTC following the accident.
The deceased in Saturday’s accident has been identified as Krishnamurthy, a resident of K.R. Puram.
According to preliminary information, the BMTC bus allegedly lost control due to a suspected brake failure and crashed into an autorickshaw that was stationary on the roadside.
Krishnamurthy sustained grievous injuries in the impact and died on the spot.
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