To encourage fuel-efficient driving, Deputy Chief Minister and Transport Minister Laxman Savadi has announced that every month one driver will receive a 10 gram gold medal.
The announcement was made after a meeting with the heads of four road transport corporations and other officials. Every month, a driver each will be selected from KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC and NEKRTC.
Meanwhile, KSRTC, Bangalore Central division refurbished an old bus and converted it into a COVID-19 mobile fever clinic at a cost of ₹50,000. On Friday, the Minister launched the bus.
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