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KSRTC Bus Caught Using Mobile Phone Torch as Headlight in Dark Road
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 06:11 AM
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A video trending online shows a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus with its main headlamp off, relying on a mobile phone flashlight to navigate a pitch‑black stretch of road.
A short clip circulating on social media depicts a KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) bus traveling on a completely dark road while its primary headlamp appears to be switched off. Instead of standard illumination, the driver is seen holding a mobile phone and using its torch function to light the way.
The footage, shared across platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, has sparked discussions about safety standards for public transport vehicles, especially during night operations. Observers note that using a handheld phone torch is far from a substitute for a proper headlamp and raises concerns about the visibility of the bus to other road users.
As of now, KSRTC has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and no details have emerged about the circumstances that led to the makeshift lighting solution. The video continues to attract attention, highlighting broader issues of vehicle maintenance and driver practices in the state.
The footage, shared across platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, has sparked discussions about safety standards for public transport vehicles, especially during night operations. Observers note that using a handheld phone torch is far from a substitute for a proper headlamp and raises concerns about the visibility of the bus to other road users.
As of now, KSRTC has not issued an official statement regarding the incident, and no details have emerged about the circumstances that led to the makeshift lighting solution. The video continues to attract attention, highlighting broader issues of vehicle maintenance and driver practices in the state.