Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday said the new Kerala government has begun implementing two of the five major promises made by the Congress-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing the media, Satheesan announced that the “Indira Guarantee” scheme, which provides free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) will introduce its new business class bus service on March 15, Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar announced. The premium bus will feature modern facilities including a pantry and onboard toilet, offering passengers a comfortable travel experience. Initially, one bus will operate from Kochi Read More…
The KSRTC has unveiled two innovative services — ‘Stop on Demand’ and ‘Dynamic Pricing’ — aimed at enhancing convenience and affordability in public transport. The initiatives were inaugurated by Kerala Legislative Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer. With the ‘Stop on Demand’ facility, passengers can now board or alight at locations of their choice, even if Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is witnessing a remarkable turnaround, with its budget tourism initiative emerging as a major revenue booster, Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar informed the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The minister said budget tourism, which earlier generated around ₹1 crore per month, has seen a dramatic rise in earnings. Read More…
Kerala is all set to mark a major leap in women-centric public transport with the launch of the KSRTC Pink Bus, a service where both the crew and passengers are exclusively women. Designed to offer safer, stress-free, and empowering travel, the Pink Bus is expected to hit Kerala roads soon. What makes the initiative stand Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has firmly told the High Court that it cannot grant menstrual leave to its women conductors, citing financial constraints and the risk of serious disruption to bus services across the state. Responding to a petition filed by women conductors seeking two days of menstrual leave per month, KSRTC Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move set to make long-distance bus journeys more comfortable and convenient, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will soon offer hot meals from popular food chain Chicking onboard its long-route services. Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar announced that passengers will be able to order food directly from their seats and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has scripted another milestone, recording the second-highest single-day ticket revenue in its history with a collection of ₹11.71 crore. The achievement marks KSRTC’s return to the coveted ₹10-crore club, reinforcing signs of a sustained turnaround in the public transport major. The all-time highest daily revenue of ₹13.01 Read More…
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has launched a fully digital cloak room system, becoming the first road transport corporation in India to introduce such a facility. Designed to replace outdated manual registers, the new system allows passengers to deposit and retrieve luggage using QR codes or digital tokens, ensuring a seamless, transparent, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a major boost to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal has agreed to serve as the Goodwill Ambassador of the state-run transport utility. Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that the actor accepted the role free of charge, expressing personal interest and goodwill towards KSRTC. Speaking at a Read More…