Faced with a depleted fleet, the BMTC has invited bids from companies to supply 840 BS-VI model diesel buses.
Of the 6,600 buses owned by the Bangalore Metropolitan transport Corporation (BMTC), only 5,680 are operated daily.
The corporation has been struggling to handle the ageing fleet, especially those requiring daily repair, and is resorting to operating old buses to make up for the shortfall.
As per the rule it adopted, the BMTC must scrap 989 buses by the year-end.
“Vehicles start developing problems after completing 5 lakh km. A bus has to be scrapped after it runs 8.5 lakh km. This enables efficiency in operations and helps provide reliable transport services,” an official said.
