450 private buses stay off roads in Kasaragod as operators protest free travel scheme for women
Private bus operators in Kasaragod, Kerala, held a one-day strike to protest the state government's free travel scheme for women on KSRTC buses. The operators claim the policy has caused a severe decline in revenue, making their services financially unsustainable.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the economic tension between public welfare initiatives and the viability of private transport sectors in India.
Private buses in Kasaragod district remained off the roads on Monday as operators staged a one-day slogan strike, alleging that the State government’s decision to provide free travel for women in KSRTC buses has pushed the private bus sector into a severe financial crisis.
The article reports on the grievances of the bus operators while acknowledging the impact on commuters without taking a side.
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