Mangalore Division of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will introduce Volvo bus service between Mangalore and Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh on March 30.

The bus will leave Mangalore at 6 p.m. and reach Mantralayam at 7.45 a.m. via Udupi, Manipal, Kundapur (arriving at 8.15 p.m.), Ampar, Siddapura, Tirthahalli, Shivamogga, Honnali, Harihar, Harapanahalli, Hagaribommanahalli, Hosapete (arriving at 4.30 a.m.), Ballari (arriving at 5.45 a.m.) and Adoni. On the return journey, it will leave Mantralayam at 6.30 p.m. and reach Mangalore at 8.15 a.m. on the same route. While returning, it will reach Ballari at 9 p.m. and Hosapete at 10.15 p.m. The fare per passenger between Mangalore and Mantralayam will be ₹1,150 and between Udupi and Mantralayam, it will ₹1,100. Reservation facility is available for the service.