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**Summary:**

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has deployed over 350 additional buses from its Mysuru Rural division to manage the increased passenger traffic during the Mysuru Dasara festival, which began on September 22, 2025. These buses will primarily serve the Bengaluru route and neighboring districts. The KSRTC is also launching Dasara tour packages, and anticipates a large increase in passengers, particularly women using the “Shakti” free bus ride program. Last year the KSRTC operated 420 additional buses and earned significant revenue and profit from the special Dasara bus service. The KSRTC division has procured buses from nearby districts to add to its fleet.

**News Article:**

**Mysuru Gears Up for Dasara Festival with Increased Bus Service**

*MYSURU, September 22, 2025* – As the vibrant Mysuru Dasara festival commenced today, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) announced the deployment of over 350 additional buses to accommodate the influx of visitors to the region.

The extra buses, operating from the KSRTC’s Mysuru Rural division, will supplement existing routes, primarily serving passengers traveling from Bengaluru and surrounding districts. Approximately 150 buses will make two to three trips daily between Bengaluru and Mysuru.

“These additional buses will operate throughout the duration of the festival, and we will continue the service as long as there is sufficient passenger demand,” stated Srinivas, Divisional Controller of KSRTC (Mysuru Rural).

The KSRTC will also launch Dasara tour packages on September 27th, available for online booking. These packages will run until October 2nd, with the potential for extension depending on public interest. However, the “Shakti” free bus ride scheme will not apply to these tour packages. The KSRTC has deployed over 2,000 extra buses from various districts.

KSRTC officials anticipate a significant increase in passenger numbers this year, building on last year’s surge during the Dasara season. A particular rise in women passengers utilizing the Shakti scheme is expected as visitors flock to experience the festivities.

Last year the KSRTC earned ₹5.90 crore in 10 days of the special bus services and nearly nine lakh passengers were ferried between October 12 and 23 in 2024. Each kilometre earned ₹61.05, resulting in a solid profit due to the bus operating cost of ₹43 a km. The Mysuru KSRTC division has procured buses from Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts for augmenting its fleet to cater to the passenger surge.

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