Karnataka minister goes undercover on BMTC buses, experiences reality of daily commute

In a dramatic surprise inspection, Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh went incognito on Bengaluru’s BMTC buses on Saturday night, July 11, 2026. Wearing a face mask to remain unrecognized, the minister traveled on over 10 different bus routes across the city to experience public transport from the perspective of an ordinary commuter.