Karnataka transport body seeks probe into alleged bribes paid by Kerala bus operators in Bengaluru

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association has sought an impartial investigation into allegations that operators of Kerala-registered tourist buses are paying monthly bribes for movement within Karnataka. Federation president S Nataraja Sharma alleged that an intermediary named Guru was collecting payments through Google Pay, purportedly in connection with RTO officials. The complaint details alleged payments, including Rs 26,000 per month for Diya Travels and Rs 30,000 per bus monthly for Sona Travels. The allegations remain unverified.