A KKRTC driver-cum-conductor has been suspended for negligence after a student used his unattended electronic ticketing machine to issue 11 tickets to passengers.

  • A driver-cum-conductor in the Kalaburagi division has been suspended by KKRTC.
  • A student utilized an unattended Electronic Ticketing Machine (ETM) to issue 11 tickets.
  • The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.

KALABURAGI: The Kalaburagi Division 1 of the Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) has taken strict disciplinary action by suspending a driver-cum-conductor. The suspension follows a bizarre incident where a student managed to issue tickets to passengers using an electronic ticketing machine (ETM) left unattended by the staff.

Details of the Incident

According to an official press note issued by the corporation on Thursday, the incident took place on Tuesday involving conductor Siddappa, who was attached to the Kalagi depot. He was performing his duties on a bus operating on the Kalagi-Kalaburagi-Mangalgi route.

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The lapse occurred while the bus was parked at the Super Market City Bus Stand in Kalaburagi. Instead of maintaining custody of the ETM, which is a core responsibility of the conductor, Siddappa left the device inside the vehicle. Seizing the opportunity, a student on board used the machine to issue 11 tickets to various passengers.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such lapses in protocol not only compromise the security of revenue-generating devices but also tarnish the institutional reputation of state-run corporations. In an era of digital accountability, physical negligence can lead to significant administrative and financial scrutiny.

The security of electronic revenue tools is paramount to preventing fraud and maintaining public trust in state transport systems.

The corporation characterized the conductor's actions as a clear case of negligence and dereliction of duty. Consequently, he was suspended under the corporation’s Employees Conduct and Discipline Rules. Following the backlash, KKRTC management held a high-level video conference with all depot managers to reiterate the importance of strict adherence to rules and courteous passenger interaction.

Historical Background

The Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) serves as a lifeline for many commuters in the northern regions of Karnataka. As the corporation transitions more heavily toward digital fare collection through ETMs to curb leakages, the accountability of staff regarding the physical security of these devices has become a critical operational focus.

Did You Know?: Electronic Ticketing Machines are integrated with GPS and real-time data servers to ensure every ticket issued is accounted for in the central treasury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Why was the KKRTC conductor suspended?
Answer: He was suspended for leaving the electronic ticketing machine unattended, which led to a student issuing tickets.

Question 2: How many tickets did the student issue?
Answer: The student used the unattended ETM to issue a total of 11 tickets to passengers.