THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Buses in state will commence operations from tomorrow, Transport Minister AK Saseendran said Tuesday. The opening trips will be limited to routes within districts. Hope private bus owners will not keep away, the minister added.
Restrictions were imposed against the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic. The bus owners must respond with practical sense, the minister said. There would people waiting to make emergency trips including students having to commute for various exams. KSRTC decided to begin trips taking all these needs into account.
Early into the reopening, KSRTC will seek police assistance to ensure there are no excess people attempting to board a bus. With passing time, public would be well-versed with rules they must follow, the minister said.
People have cooperated fully when buses recently began trips exclusively for the government employees, an indication that they would be supportive and abide by rules for their own travels too, the minister said.
Incidentally, the decision to reopen bus services is not consequent to talks held with private bus owners. Discussions were held earlier when private buses announced strike and post talks, the owners agreed to recall the same, the minister clarified.
It is not a matter of income, rather the services are being reopened for convenience of the public, the minister said.
