The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is expanding its public transport with the introduction of an electric bus service between Mangaluru and Udupi, following the success of the Karkala-Moodbidri-Mangaluru route. The buses will cover the distance in one hour, with a capacity of 70 passengers (45–50 seated and 25–30 standing), as stated by Rajesh Shetty, Divisional Controller.