BMTC is operating electric buses operated by Tata Motors, which can provide, function, and keep the 12-metre electric buses for 12 years.
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Drivers of electric buses affiliated with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) Depot Number 3 staged a protest on May 14 alleging non-payment of salaries by the non-public firm working the electric buses beneath the Gross Cost Contract (GCC) mannequin.
Officials clarified that solely drivers from Depot Number 3, who’re employed by Tata Motors, the corporate working electric buses for BMTC, are protesting. “These drivers are private employees. Their salaries are paid by the private company, not by BMTC. There was no disruption in bus services due to this protest,” an official stated.
BMTC is operating electric buses operated by Tata Motors, which can provide, function, and keep the 12-metre electric buses for a interval of 12 years. As per the settlement, BMTC will deploy conductors and compensate Tata Motors at a price of ₹41 per km. Tata Motors shall be liable for offering drivers and upkeep of the fleet.
