KSRTC caps passengers on Gavi bus service amid safety concerns
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has capped passenger numbers on its Gavi bus route due to frequent mechanical breakdowns and overcrowding. The aging fleet struggles to navigate the remote forest terrain, leaving passengers stranded.
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Exposes infrastructure and safety challenges in public transportation within protected forest regions.
Faced with recurring breakdowns and severe overcrowding on the Gavi route, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has capped the number of passengers on its Priyadarshini service at 55 until additional buses are introduced.
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