The Times of India

84 kilometres, no headlights: Conductor uses mobile phone torch to help driver run bus in Karnataka

Passengers on the Kalaburagi-Chincholi route faced perilous journeys as the sole KKRTC bus suffered persistent technical failures, notably faulty headlights. Reports indicate conductors resorted to using mobile phone torches to guide drivers through darkness, raising serious safety concerns. Commuters, including students and rural residents, are demanding immediate repairs and a new bus to ensure safe travel.