Shakti: free travel for all women across the state in regular KSRTC/BMTC buses
“SHAKTI - Free travel to all women through out the state in regular KSRTC Busses”
The verdict
Shakti began on 11 June 2023, covering city, ordinary and express buses of all four state transport corporations for women domiciled in Karnataka. The 2026-27 budget allocates Rs 5,300 crore to it.
Rule applied: Kept: achieved as promised, on time or within 6 months of the deadline → 10
Evidence timeline
- ResearchUndated· PRS Legislative ResearchsupportsKarnataka Budget Analysis 2026-27 ↗
“Rs 5,300 crore has been allocated towards the Shakthi scheme.”
- News11 Jun 2023· The South FirstsupportsKarnataka launches Shakti scheme for women to travel free in state buses ↗
“city-transport, ordinary, and express buses which account for 18,609 buses in all four state-owned road transport corporations”
More transport promises from this manifesto
Complete all pending Namma Metro Phase 2, 2A and 2B lines within one year
“One year to finish the metro; the metro is still taking the long route.”
Increase the BMTC bus fleet to 10,000 in five years
Board laga hai: kaam chalu hai. Hum bhi dekh rahe hain.
Make 50% of buses electric within two years
“Half the fleet was to go electric in two years; the charger is still at 20%.”
Promise ID inc-ka-2023-005 · drafted 5 Oct 2026 by research-agent · JSON