Overview

• The incident occurred on April 29, 2025, on a bus traveling the Hubballi–Haveri route, with the driver stopping mid-journey to offer namaz.
• Passengers filed complaints after the delay, and a video of the driver praying inside the parked bus went viral on social media.
• The North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has suspended the driver, citing indiscipline and dereliction of duty, pending an inquiry.
• Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy emphasized that public servants must adhere to professional conduct and avoid personal religious practices during work hours.
• The Karnataka Transport Department has ordered an investigation and instructed measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.