Karnataka Bus Runs Without Headlights, Conductor Uses Mobile Torch To Guide Driver (Watch Video)
A video allegedly showing a Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) bus being driven without functioning headlights has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and vehicle maintenance.
A video allegedly showing a Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KKRTC) bus being driven without functioning headlights has gone viral on social media, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and vehicle maintenance.
According to reports, the incident took place on the last bus service operating from Kalaburagi city to Chincholi, a town located around 90 kilometres away. The video captures the bus travelling along a dark stretch of road while its headlights appear to be non-functional.
In the viral clip, the conductor is seen using the flashlight of a mobile phone in an apparent attempt to assist the driver with visibility. The faint beam from the phone torch contrasts sharply with the darkness surrounding the road, highlighting the risky conditions under which the bus was allegedly operating. Karnataka: Doctors Use Phone Torch To Stitch Wound Amid Power Outage at Ballari Hospital, Video Surfaces.
It remains unclear at what stage of the journey the bus developed the headlight problem or whether the fault existed before the vehicle left the depot. There has also been no official statement from the transport corporation regarding the incident at the time of writing.
KKRTC Bus Runs Without Headlights on Dark Road, Conductor Uses Phone Torch
Mobile Torch Replaces Bus Headlight.
A govt bus with no headlight. Driver navigates in the dark while the conductor uses a mobile torch to light the road.
KKRTC bus KA-28 F-1985 on the Kalaburagi–Chincholi route. Karnataka owes 4,573 Cr in Shakti reimbursements to its 4 RTCs pic.twitter.com/deL2mDbzWv
— Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) July 5, 2026
Passengers onboard reportedly continued the journey despite the alleged malfunction, with the video prompting widespread criticism online. Many social media users questioned why the bus was allowed to continue operating instead of being stopped until the issue was resolved. Viral Blinkit Work-From-Home Job Post Excluding J&K, Srinagar, and Agra Sparks Outrage.
The viral footage has renewed concerns over the maintenance of public transport vehicles and the safety of passengers travelling on long-distance routes, particularly during night services. The incident has also sparked calls for the authorities to investigate the matter and ensure that buses are subjected to proper safety inspections before being deployed on roads.
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