Bengaluru, June 27 -- The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has intensified its drive against ticketless travel, collecting Rs 8.94 lakh in penalties from passengers caught travelling without valid tickets during a month-long special enforcement campaign in May.

The surprise inspections were carried out by KSRTC's Vigilance Squad across buses operating within Karnataka and on interstate routes. The initiative was aimed at curbing revenue leakage and ensuring strict compliance with ticketing rules.

Over 42,000 buses inspected

According to official data released by KSRTC, vigilance teams inspected 42,518 buses during the month-long operation. The inspections led to the detection of 4,353 cases of ticketless travel, with ...