Bengaluru: BMTC Conductor Slaps Passenger After Ticket Dispute, Incident Caught On Camera | WATCH

Bengaluru Viral News: A bus journey from Devanahalli to Majestic turned violent on Thursday when a Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) conductor allegedly slapped a passenger during a heated dispute over ticketing. The incident occurred on bus number KA-57 F-4029 and was captured on video, which quickly spread on social media.

Bengaluru Viral News: Argument Over Ticket Turns Violent

According to a social media post, a Bengaluru resident boarded the bus and waited for the conductor to issue a ticket. However, the conductor allegedly failed to approach him. When a checking squad boarded the bus, the passenger was fined for travelling without a valid ticket. This led to an argument, during which the conductor reportedly confronted and slapped the commuter.

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The viral post read: “My friend was travelling from Devanahalli to Majestic via BMTC bus KA-57 F-4029. The conductor didn’t come to take the ticket. By the time the squad arrived, he was fined. Later, the conductor suddenly came and assaulted him.”

My Horrific Experience on BMTC Bus – Please Help Me Get Justice 🚨
Today on BMTC bus KA 57 F-4029, I paid a ₹420 penalty, yet the conductor slapped me hard across the face & abused me. I have video proof. No passenger deserves this. Please help me get justice. #BMTC #Justice pic.twitter.com/BBfXuTldn6

— HR SINGS (@hridaymusic111) August 28, 2025

Complaint Registered

The video has been viewed over 3,400 times, drawing the attention of Bengaluru traffic police, who tagged BMTC for further action. Following the complaint, BMTC confirmed that the grievance had been registered under docket number BMTC2025011158. However, the corporation has not yet released an official statement.

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Public Outrage and Past Complaints

The incident has sparked criticism online, with several users demanding strict action against the conductor and stronger monitoring of ticketing practices. One user wrote, “Bus conductors, auto drivers and taxi gangs are not fit for their jobs. Authorities encourage such behaviour instead of correcting it.”

This is not the first time BMTC staff behaviour has come under the spotlight. Overcharging, negligence, rude conduct and even physical assault have been reported in previous incidents.