KSRTC Bus Services


Karnataka Saarige



  • Constructed on 210” WB Chassis.
  • Body built by Regional Workshops, Bangalore and Hassan.
  • Chassis fitted with all Weveller suspension.
  • Fitted with Improvised passenger seats of 55 seating capacity with 3x2 configurations.
  • Fitted with single windshield laminated glass.
  • The interiors are with aluminium sheet panel.
  • The exterior is painted with 2K-solid paint.

Karnataka Saarige Bus with composite structure



  • Constructed on Tata 210” WB Chassis fitted with 125 HP engine.
  • Bus body structure is fabricated with composite materials consisting of mild steel angles and wooden reapers to strengthen the structure.
  • Passenger door is located behind the front axle.
  • Emergency exit is provided behind the Rear Axle at right hand side of the bus.
  • The FRP, Show Grill, Bumper with Cowl are of FRP which has excellent finish to enhance the aesthetic of the bus. The front and rear shape of the bus is of Aero Dynamic design to improve the fuel efficiency.
  • Formica sheets are used for interior roof and stainless steel for Truss paneling and window finishers to enhance the aesthetic of inside the bus.
  • Decorative lights are fitted inside the bus.
  • Ergonomically designed 56 passenger seats of 3x2 configuration fitted in the bus. These seats are provided with additional foam covered with velvet cloth and head rest covers to enhance the comfort of the passengers.
  • Interior Hat racks are covered with same velvet cloth used for passenger seats to match the interiors.
  • Saloon flooring is provided with water proof densified diamond shape Plywood and aluminum wearing strips are laid on the gang way.
  • FRP and Resins are used for Roof Top to avoid the water leakages.
  • The bus is painted with 2K P.U. Metalic paint with clear coat.
  • The net weight of the bus is 8850 Kgs. (Conventional Karnataka saarige bus net weight is 8400 Kgs.)
Rajahamsa Executive Bus



  • Constructed on Ashok Leyland 244” WB Chassis fitted with 165 HP Engine.
  • Body built by Regional Workshop & out side agencies also.
  • Chassis fitted with all Weveller suspension
  • Fitted with Improvised Hi-Tech Reclining passenger seats of 43 seating capacity with 2x2 configuration.
  • Provided sound proof Driver partition.
  • Fitted with single windshield laminated glass.
  • The interiors are covered with rexine cloth.
  • The exterior is painted with 2K-PU metallic paint.

Sheetal



  • Constructed on Ashok Leyland 244” W.B 174 H.P Chassis.
  • Fitted with all Air Suspension for comfortable journey.
  • Provided with 36 kw Air conditioner of Trans ACNR make.
  • Ergonomically designed 60 passenger seats of 3x2 configuration.
  • Provided with Air console for each passenger seats.
  • Painted with pleasing color and attractive graphics.
  • Aesthetically designed interior.
  • Emergency door is provided.

To facilitate common traveler with Air Conditioned facility KSRTC introduced Air Conditioned Karnataka Saarige Mofussil Bus branded as “Sheetal”. This vehicle is operating between Bangalore – Mysore sector on trial and is widely appreciated by the traveling public. In view of the good response by the travelers KSRTC has planned to induct 30 more such buses during the year 2007-08.

KAVERI Medium floor City Bus under "JnNURM"





  • 222” Wheel Base, BS III Leyland Semi Low-floor chassis having 165 HP Engine.
  • With rear Air Suspension and front Rubber ended suspension for greater travel comfort.
  • Body constructed in line with Automotive Indian Standards (AIS-052) and recommendatory Urban Bus specification of Ministry of Urban Development.
  • Bus body constructed in Regional Workshops, Kengeri, Bangalore.
  • Semi Low-floor bus have saloon flooring at 875mm from ground level with 2 steps instead of 3 steps as compared to conventional city Bus.
  • Will be provided with Global Positioning System (GPS) for monitoring the movement of the vehicle by the corporation and to facilitate the passengers regarding availability of vehicle at different stops i.e, Passenger Information System (PIS) (under GEF program).
  • Wider LED display electronic display boards at front, rear and at top of service door having a capacity to store minimum of 100 routes and route numbers with provision to display both in Kannada and English languages.
  • 2 numbers of Roof Hatches cum Emergency exit with integrated ventilation unit having an inbuilt electrical motor driven fan to ensure movement of fresh air inside the vehicle.
  • Emergency door of full length with sufficient accessing passage for easy exit.
  • Ergonomically designed foam padded plastic moulded passenger seats of pleasant colour. Seating capacity 41.
  • Light green tinted wider window glasses and louver glasses for aesthetics and greater visibility and ventilation for the passengers.
  • Volvo type front windshield glass and wider delight bay glass in front of driver door for aesthetics and grater visibility for the driver.
  • 2 numbers wider service doors with pneumatically operated out-swing doors to facilitate easy access for even physically challenged persons.
  • Elegant Body design with attractive painting colour scheme and graphics.

Corona AMBAARI



  • Brand Name:
    The Bus is named as "AMBAARI" – means comfortable & luxurious journey on the top of an Elephant.
  • Body and frame:
    Corona bus is an all steel integral monocoque construction and has two important structural members:
    • Spines to carry load carrying member and
    • Exterior cage which is integrated with spine to have a unique single piece monocoque structure.
    The entire structure is made up of rectangular steel tubes. The structure has comparatively high impact strength.
  • Engine:
    The bus is fitted with 160 Horse power Cummins engine at the rear end so as to reduce noise pollution inside the bus saloon. The rear engine ensures reduced transmission loss. Larger flaps are fitted at rear end and at sides for better accessibility and maintenance of the engine.
  • Air suspension:
    Fully independent front Air suspension are provided which carries double link wish bone at both left and right independently supported to the structure by silent bearings. The rear end is provided with an independent single wish bone structure which is pivoted to the body structural spines with rubber mountings for comfortable travel. The Air suspension provides bump free travel to the passengers.
  • Passenger saloon:
    The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, ‘Happich’ imported hatracks to carry light luggage, comfortable reclining hi-tech passenger seats, imported floor carpeting, high mounted TV to have better viewing pleasure for passengers.
  • Air conditioner:
    This bus is provided with good branded “carrier” make air-conditioner with excellent cooling effect to make the journey comfortable & cool.
  • Front show and wind shield:
    The bus is provided with improved front show and wind shield to have better aero dynamics and fuel efficiency. Better visibility and safety. Single piece front cowl gives better insulation and avoids dust entry into the cabin and also help in reduction in noise pollution.
  • Luggage space:
    The bus is provided with excellent under slung luggage space (approximately 11 cubic mtrs) to carry more luggage of passengers and also better road holding with lowered centre of gravity. Loading and unloading of luggage is very easy as the luggage space is much nearer to the ground.
  • Brakes:
    The Braking system provides safe and reliable braking with dual circuit full air brakes. Condenser cum water separator is provided in addition to the air dryer to enhance life and performance of brake system. Automatic slack adjuster are provided to enhance the braking efficiency.
  • Seats Configuration:
    Fitted with 44 passenger seats with 2x2 seating configuration. The seats are comfortable with reclining mechanism.
  • Exteriors:
    The bus is provided with all aluminium doors and stretched galvanized panels. The panels are painted with polyurethane based premier high solid 2k paints with colorful graphics.

Corona AMBAARI Sleeper bus



  • Body and frame:
    Corona bus is an all steel integral monocoque construction and has two important structural members:
    • Spines to carry load carrying member and
    • Exterior cage which is integrated with spine to have a unique single piece monocoque structure.
    The entire structure is made up of rectangular steel tubes. The structure has comparatively high impact strength.
  • Engine:
    The bus is fitted with 160 Horse power Turbo charged & Inter cooler Cummins engine at the rear end so as to reduce noise pollution inside the bus saloon. The rear engine ensures reduced transmission loss.
  • Air suspension:
    Fully independent front Air suspension with double link wish bone are provided at both left and right side independently and supported to the body structure. The rear end is provided with Air suspension with an independent single wish bone structure pivoted to the body structural spines with rubber mountings for comfortable travel. The Air suspension provides bump free travel to the passengers.
  • Passenger saloon:
    The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, reading lamps, comfortable sleeping berths & imported floor carpeting.
  • Air conditioner:
    Branded “carrier” make AC 353 model air-conditioner with excellent cooling effect is provided to make the journey comfortable.
  • Front show and wind shield:
    The bus is provided with attractive front show and wind shield to have better aero dynamics and fuel efficiency. Better visibility and safety. Single piece front cowl gives better insulation and avoids dust entry into the cabin and also help in reduction in noise pollution.
  • Luggage space:
    The bus is provided with excellent under slung luggage space (approximately 8 cubic mtrs) to carry more luggage of passengers and also better road holding with lowered centre of gravity. Loading and unloading of luggage is very easy as the luggage space is much nearer to the ground.
  • Brakes:
    The Braking system provides safe and reliable braking with dual circuit full air brakes. Condenser cum water separator is provided in addition to the air dryer to enhance life and performance of brake system. Automatic slack adjuster are provided to enhance the braking efficiency. The bus is fitted with Hydraulic retarder of Voith make & Anti lock braking system.
  • Berth Configuration:
    Fitted with 32 passenger berths with 2x1 configuration. The berths are comfortable and upholstered with PU cushions.
  • Exteriors:
    The bus is provided with all aluminium doors and stretched galvanized panels. The panels are painted with polyurethane based premier high solid 2k pearl white paints with colorful graphics.
  • Vision:
    Clear window glasses are fitted.

Airavat





  • Full Air Suspension on all four wheels for comfortable journey.
  • 45 Ergonomically designed Executive Passenger Seats, Luxurious and Comfortable reclining seats.
  • LCD TV provided for passenger entertainment
  • Four Emergency Exits and one Emergency Door provided on right hand side of the bus for more safety to passengers.
  • Light Green Tinted Toughened Glasses provided for clear vision.
  • Mobile and Lap Top chargers are provided for passengers use.
  • Front panel design modified to increase the driver vision area and aesthetic look of the bus.
  • 10 Cu mt luggage space under the passenger seating area.
  • Computerized Speed control.
  • CRDI Ignition system.

Volvo VAIBHAVA low floor city bus





  • Volvo D7E engine offers 290 hp power and complies to Euro III norms.
  • Fitted with fully automatic transmission with torque convertor on the first stage with built-in retarder.
  • Full air suspension offers high level of comfort to passengers & electronically controlled suspension provides precise regulation of the ride height and kneeling.
  • Fitted with electronic brake system with built in retarder.
  • Comfortable driver environment designed with good road visibility, adjustable steering and driver seat.
  • Electronically controlled dashboard provides diagonistic information to the driver and the support centre.
  • All wheels are equipped with disc brakes with EBS5.
  • Provides 40 ergonomically designed plastic moulded padded seats.
  • Music system is provided for the entertainment and live information on FM radio networks.
  • The LED destination boards display clearly the routes and destination for passengers view.
  • Elegant body with pleasing colours painted with premium 2 K polyurethane paints and with graphics.
  • Air conditioned which soothes the passengers in the city ride.

Mercedes-Benz bus



  • The 12 mtr length bus is built on 0 500 R 1830 chassis developed exclusively for passenger transport.
  • Full Air Suspension ensures superior comfort and safety to meet the needs of the passengers.
  • The vehicle is fitted with "Carrier" make Air conditioning system which enhances the comfort level of the travelling public.
  • 45 ergonomically designed executive passenger seats, luxurious and comfortable reclining seats are provided.
  • The bus is with pleasing interiors and night lamps.
  • Twin LCD TV screen are provided for passenger entertainment
  • Four emergency exits provided on either side of the bus for more safety to passengers.
  • The window glasses are toughened and provide clear vision to the passengers.
  • Front panel is designed to increase the driver vision area and aesthetic look of the bus.
  • 10 Cu mtr luggage space is provided under passenger seating area.
  • Electronic fuel Injection management OM 926LA engine presents 305 HP (output) and 122 mkgf (torque) for better fuel utilization.
  • The engine complies with Euro-III emission standards.

Volvo 6x2 Multi Axle Inter City bus





  • The 13.8 mtr length fully built bus developed exclusively for passenger transport. The said buses are provided with multi axle which enhances the comfort level for long distance travel.
  • Full air suspension, fitted with two air bellows in the front and six air bellows in the rear to offer a high degree of ride comfort.
  • This bus is provided with good branded “carrier” make air-conditioner with excellent cooling effect to make the journey comfortable & cool.
  • This bus is provided with 53 nos. ergonomically designed executive, comfortable, reclining luxurious passenger seats.
  • Mobile and Lap Top chargers are provided for passengers use.
  • The passenger saloon is provided with ultra modern interiors, reclining hi-tech passenger seats, imported floor carpeting, high mounted 2 LCD TVs of 26” & 17” to have better viewing pleasure for passengers.
  • Emergency door is provided on right hand side of the bus for more safety to passengers.
  • The window glasses are toughened and provide clear vision to the passengers.
  • Front panel is designed to increase the driver`s vision area and aesthetic look of the bus.
  • 10 Cu mtr luggage space is provided under passenger seating area.
  • The bus is fitted with 340 Horse power, powerful, fuel – efficient and electronically controlled Volvo D9B engine with a turbocharger and intercooler, Euro III compliant.