Karnataka puts electric bus procurement on hold following 18-person injury crash
Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced a pause on the expansion of the state's electric bus fleet. This decision follows a collision between two Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation electric buses on Saturday, which resulted in 18 injuries. Suresh stated that an official review of the electric buses' performance has been initiated. Additionally, he confirmed that the state government will cover all medical costs for those hurt in the accident.