Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 16:58 IST Her comments triggered a sharp verbal exchange, with several passengers objecting to her remarks and asking her to stop creating a scene. As tempers flared, the woman tore the ticket in anger and threw it onto the floor of the bus, drawing the attention of everyone on board. Image: News18 Public transport in Bengaluru often witnesses disagreements, especially during peak hours, but an incident on a BMTC bus on Friday stood out for the sheer drama it triggered. What began as an ordinary commute soon turned into a heated confrontation that left passengers shocked and sparked widespread reactions online. The episode unfolded on a BMTC bus heading towards Majestic, one of the city’s busiest transit hubs. What triggered the confrontation According to passengers, the woman boarded the bus and received a free ticket issued under the state government’s Shakti scheme, which allows women to travel free on non-premium government buses. Shortly after receiving the ticket, she began arguing with the conductor and other commuters for reasons that remain unclear. …