In re: Alleged RTO bribery for tourist bus operations in Karnataka

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   Karnataka transport operators seek probe into RTO bribery allegations

   BENGALURU: Private transport operators have sought an independent inquiry into allegations that some Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials and Inspectors of

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Transport operators are requesting an official investigation into claims of bribery involving the Regional Transport Office.

   Who:

   Transport operators are the groups making the request, and the Regional Transport Office is the government body involved.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka.

   Why:

   Operators want a probe into allegations that staff at the transport office took bribes for bus operations.

   What it means:

   Authorities will now consider whether to start a formal investigation into these claims of corruption.

   The New Indian Express
2. News13 Oct 2026

   ‘Bribe for entry’ scam: Advocate seeks probe into alleged ‘monthly payments’ to RTO officials

   Advocate S. Nataraja Sharma has lodged a complaint with the Karnataka Transport Commissioner alleging a systematic collection of monthly bribes from Keralam-registered tourist bus operators to facilitate the movement of their vehicles in Karnataka, and has sought an independent investigation into the alleged involvement of certain Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials and an intermediary identified as “Guru”.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   An advocate has requested an official investigation into claims of regular illegal payments made to transport department officials.

   Who:

   The advocate is the person seeking the probe, and the RTO officials are the people allegedly receiving these payments.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Karnataka.

   Why:

   The request follows allegations of a bribe for entry scam involving tourist bus operations in the region.

   What it means:

   The court will now consider if there is enough evidence to start an investigation into these monthly payments.

   The Hindu