Defending BMTC Against Privatisation Demands
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy criticized BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai, and Yulu co-founder RK Misra for demanding the privatisation of bus services in Bengaluru.
Those who speak of ending BMTC’s monopoly are speaking for private firms, not commuters.
According to the Minister, public transport is a welfare service, not a business, and must remain under government control to serve the needs of ordinary citizens.
- Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP, demanded privatisation of bus services.
- TV Mohandas Pai, former Infosys CFO, supported privatisation.
- RK Misra, Yulu co-founder, also demanded privatisation.
The Minister accused them of lacking an understanding of how public transport functions, stating that
They have never travelled by public transport.
Author's summary: Minister defends BMTC against privatisation.