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Big Relief for KTCL Commuters, Contract Staff; CM Announces Key Benefits

From November 1, KTCL will offer a 20% discount on monthly passes valid for 30 days and a 30% discount on annual passes

20th Oct 2026 • 9 hours ago • 200 views

Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) commuters are set to benefit from discounted passenger passes from November 1, with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announcing a 20% discount on monthly passes and a 30% discount on annual passes during the corporation’s 46th anniversary celebration.

The announcement is expected to provide relief to regular commuters using Kadamba bus services.

In another significant announcement, Sawant said that contractual employees who have completed 10 years of service will be regularised soon. He also stated that contractual employees would receive an annual salary increment.

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