“When Priyadarshini service was introduced, women started crowding these buses. It is because housewives do not have money in their hands,” John said. PALAKKAD/KOCHI: Transport minister CP John has courted controversy with his remarks on women passengers using KSRTC buses under the Priyadarshini free travel scheme. The minister later issued a clarification that his comments…
People board Kerala SRTC bus at Jyothi Circle bus stop in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Following the launch of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme in Kerala, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses operating between Kasaragod and Mangaluru have witnessed a significant increase in passenger numbers, particularly during peak hours. It may be noted that Kerala and Karnataka…
Kolkata: West Bengal’s state transport undertakings are scrambling to maximise the number of their buses on the roads following a significant surge in commuters after the state’s announcement of free bus rides for women.Transport officials are rapidly repairing and deploying grounded vehicles. “We are trying to maximise fleet utilization,” a senior transport department official said….
Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) rolled out pink buses offering free services to women Chennai: State transport minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban travelled with passengers in a govt bus on Friday and interacted with commuters, drivers and conductors to understand issues faced in public transport services.The minister boarded a Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) bus at Saidapet,…
Driver caught allegedly stealing diesel from a low-floor bus Jaipur: A Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL) managed low-floor bus operating between Bassi and Chomu Puliya in the city that was running on Route No. 14 ran out of diesel near Ghat Gate Friday. Passengers were then shifted to another bus coming from behind, but…
