Thiruvananthapuram — The bus owners’ strike in Kerala has been called off after a conciliatory meeting with the state Transport Minister. The decision comes following a mutual agreement to hold further discussions on the contentious student concession fare issue. It was decided that a joint meeting involving student organization leaders, bus owners’ association representatives, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses across Kerala will go on an indefinite strike starting tomorrow, demanding fare hikes for student concessions and resolution of issues related to permit renewals. The strike has been called by a joint action committee of bus owners’ organizations. Although Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar held discussions with bus owners recently, the Read More…
Kerala is set to face major transportation disruptions as private bus operators across the state gear up for an indefinite strike starting July 22, following failed negotiations with the government. Their key demands include revising outdated ₹1 student concession fares, ensuring timely permit renewals for long-route services, withdrawing mandatory police clearances for staff, and cracking Read More…
Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar will meet private bus owners today at 3:30 PM, following their announcement of an indefinite strike starting July 22. The Joint Action Committee of bus owners has raised a series of pressing demands, including a hike in student concession fares and permits for routes over 140 kilometers. They have Read More…