KSRTC to launch ‘pink bus’ services for women
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation is launching a trial 'pink bus' service for women in Thiruvananthapuram to address safety and transportation gaps during late-night hours. The initiative aims to support female commuters, including hospital staff and IT employees, by providing a safer alternative to expensive private transport.
Why it matters
It highlights public policy efforts to improve urban safety and accessibility for women in the workforce.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will roll out ‘pink bus’ services for women on trial basis on major routes in Kerala as part of the 100-day programme of the State government. The inauguration of the project will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Thiruvananthapuram depot by Transport Minister C.P. John .
According to a statement by the office of the Transport Minister, there are not enough ordinary KSRTC bus services for women passengers arriving in the city after 9 pm including for hospital staff, late night cinema goers, women passengers comprising patients and their bystanders who reach at Thampanoor railway station at night. Due to this, they are forced to pay exorbitant charges for auto-rickshaws and other services.
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