GBA clears proposal for nine new fire stations in Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) cleared a proposal to establish nine additional fire stations in the city on Friday, bringing the total number of stations to 29. During the meeting, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda directed the BMTC to introduce GPS-enabled bus services within a 2-3 km radius of metro stations. The minister also stressed that agencies undertaking roadwork must take full responsibility for restoring the roads.