Overview

• On July 18 at the Peenya bus stand, a BMTC electric bus moved by conductor Ramesh struck a makeshift roadside hotel, killing 25-year-old Suma and injuring four others.
• Police arrested the 41-year-old conductor, who said he lost control while attempting to reposition a parked bus to clear space.
• Investigators are reviewing vehicle maintenance logs and scrutinizing operator training records to determine if mechanical faults or training lapses played a role.
• The crash adds to a recent pattern of BMTC bus incidents, including a fatal March collision on Old Airport Road and a schoolboy’s injury on July 2 in Jigani.
• Growing public concern is putting pressure on the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation to tighten safety protocols and oversight as it expands its electric fleet.