BENGALURU: Former Indian captain and coach Anil Kumble on Monday travelled by BMTC bus as private transporters observing a day-long bandh in Bengaluru for various demands.
Later, after transport minister R Ramalinga Reddy assured the private transport unions of trying to meet most of their demands, unions called off the bandh.
Of the 30 demands, the minister has agreed to 27 demands.
The decision has been conveyed by S Nataraj Sharma, president of Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations.
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Kumble travelled by the bus from the airport to his home.
The ex-cricketer shared a photo from inside the bus on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "BMTC trip back home today from the airport."
The 'bandh' was called by the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations to press for their various demands with the police warning strict action against those indulging in any kind of mischief.
Private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses have gone off road.
The Bengaluru Airport Authority has also advised passengers to make necessary arrangements to reach the airport on time in view of bandh.