Pvt transporters' strike in B'luru today, schools switch to online mode

BENGALURU: Monday's private transport strike has elicited a mixed response from educational institutions in Bengaluru. While several schools decided to remain shut many opted for online classes, especially for higher grades. However, schools that rely on their own fleet of buses have decided to stay open.
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Schools said that they could seamlessly switch over to the virtual mode with the experience they have had in the past.Some universities have delayed their exams, whereas several others have not. Maharani Cluster University has decided to postpone all exams scheduled for September 11, with new examination dates to be announced later.

Bengaluru City University, Bangalore University and Bangalore North University that have its undergraduate exams, however, said they will be held as usual. Officials said there has been no directive from the government and most university students rely on BMTC/KSRTC buses for commute.
"Most schools are working. Only those that are heavily dependent on private operators have called for a holiday. At the same time, we stand in support of the private operators as they also face similar problems like us," said D Shashi Kumar, secretary, Association of Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools of Karnataka.