Compensation to be paid to families of KSRTC crew who died in Bengaluru accident
The Kerala Transport Minister announced compensation for the families of a KSRTC driver and conductor who died in a Bengaluru accident, with varying amounts for permanent and contract staff. The Minister dismissed claims of insufficient rest for the driver, while the Kerala State Human Rights Commission directed officials to strictly implement safety procedures and investigate potential human rights violations. The commission has requested an action taken report by August 21.
Why it matters
This incident highlights issues of worker compensation equity, road safety regulations, and accountability for public transport corporations, impacting employee welfare and public trust in government oversight and safety standards.
Transport Minister C.P. John has said that financial compensation will be provided to the families of the conductor and driver who died in the recent road accident involving a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus near Bengaluru in Karnataka.
K. Mithilesh and N.M. Arun, the driver and conductor respectively, of the bus died, and around 25 people were injured in the accident at Bidadi near Bengaluru on August 8. The family of Arun, who was a permanent employee, would get around ₹1 crore as compensation. Since Mithilesh was a contract staff, his family could get a maximum of ₹10 lakh. Steps would be taken to enhance this amount, the Minister said.
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