BMTC Trains 19,000 Drivers to Reduce Bus Accidents in Bengaluru
BMTC has launched special road safety training for more than 19,000 drivers and conductors, focusing on traffic rules, speed control, potholes and accident prevention.
BMTC drivers are receiving special road safety training
Police experts are teaching accident prevention techniques
CCTV footage is being used to explain dangerous driving situations
Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has stepped up efforts to control the rising number of bus accidents in Bengaluru. More than 19,000 drivers and conductors are being given special training with help from traffic police officials and driving experts.
The training focuses on practical problems drivers face on city roads. Officials are explaining how to handle buses safely near potholes, follow traffic rules, avoid excessive speed and overtake carefully. Previous accident CCTV footage is also being shown during the sessions so drivers can understand how small mistakes can lead to serious consequences.
The scale of the problem has prompted the corporation to take the issue more seriously. According to the figures provided, BMTC buses were involved in 5,864 accidents between 2008 and 2026, with 1,142 people losing their lives during the period.
Recent figures also show that accidents have continued to occur. There were 201 accidents with 53 deaths in 2022 to 2023, followed by 209 accidents and 51 deaths in 2023 to 2024. The numbers fell to 170 accidents and 42 deaths in 2024 to 2025, while 72 accidents and 21 deaths were reported in 2025 to 2026.
The special programme is being conducted for employees working across the citys 50 BMTC depots. The initial phase was held at depots, followed by further sessions at the training centre in Vaddarahalli.
Drivers who have already attended the sessions said the practical approach could help improve their awareness while driving in heavy city traffic. The use of real accident footage, in particular, gives drivers a clearer understanding of the risks involved.
For BMTC, the immediate goal is straightforward. Better driving discipline, careful speed management and greater attention to pedestrians and other road users could help prevent avoidable crashes and make Bengaluru roads safer.
