Bengaluru, July 14 -- The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has suspended a driver-cum-conductor after Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh's surprise inspection exposed shortcomings in passenger service during a late-night bus journey. The suspended employee has been identified as Ramakrishna T.G.

The action follows the minister's unannounced "reality check" on July 11, when he boarded a BMTC bus travelling from Hebbal to Bhoopasandra while wearing a face mask to avoid being recognised. During the journey, the minister reportedly offered cash for a ticket, following which the conductor asked him to provide Rs.6 in change. When the minister said he did not have the exact amount, the conductor allegedly asked him to get dow...