Keralam CM hails KSRTC driver’s dedication after emotional farewell, vows to enhance stature of public transport
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan praised a KSRTC driver for his emotional retirement farewell, which went viral on social media. The government reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing and protecting the state's public transport corporation.
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The story highlights the intersection of public service dedication and government efforts to improve state-run infrastructure.
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday (September 4, 2026) praised the dedication of a KSRTC driver following an emotional farewell on his day of superannuation , and said the true backbone of public transport “is the tireless commitment and pride of thousands of workers like him”.
Sharing a video posted by The Hindu on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister highlighted the driver’s devotion to duty, adding the government is steadfast in its commitment to protect and enhance the stature of Kerala State Transport Corporation (KSRTC), which has in the past grabbed the headlines more for its shortcomings.
#Watch | A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver bid an emotional farewell to his bus after completing his final trip ahead of retirement. Paul Kurian, a driver attached to the KSRTC Kumily depot in Idukki, completed his last duty on September 2. After parking… pic.twitter.com/iVsB1TIedK
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