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KTC focuses on driver efficiency to curb soaring diesel costs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:17 AM
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KTC is prioritising driver‑efficiency measures to offset rising diesel prices and lower fuel expenses.
Karnataka Transport Corporation (KTC) has announced a new focus on improving driver efficiency as diesel prices continue to climb across the country. The move comes as the corporation seeks to contain operating costs without raising fares for commuters.
Rising diesel costs have put pressure on public transport operators, eroding profit margins and threatening service reliability. By targeting the way drivers operate vehicles, KTC hopes to achieve measurable fuel savings.
The corporation plans to introduce stricter monitoring of driving habits, conduct training sessions on fuel‑saving techniques, and optimise route planning to reduce idle time and unnecessary mileage. Officials said these steps are expected to deliver immediate reductions in diesel consumption while also promoting safer driving practices.
KTC will track the impact of these initiatives through regular audits and adjust strategies as needed, aiming for a sustainable balance between cost control and service quality.
Rising diesel costs have put pressure on public transport operators, eroding profit margins and threatening service reliability. By targeting the way drivers operate vehicles, KTC hopes to achieve measurable fuel savings.
The corporation plans to introduce stricter monitoring of driving habits, conduct training sessions on fuel‑saving techniques, and optimise route planning to reduce idle time and unnecessary mileage. Officials said these steps are expected to deliver immediate reductions in diesel consumption while also promoting safer driving practices.
KTC will track the impact of these initiatives through regular audits and adjust strategies as needed, aiming for a sustainable balance between cost control and service quality.