KSRTC to operate special services during festival season
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching special inter-state bus services to accommodate travel demand during the upcoming festival season. These services will connect Kerala with Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai from October 14 to November 14.
Why it matters
Efficient public transport management is critical for handling the massive surge in passenger traffic during major Indian festivals.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced special inter-State services to accommodate the travel rush associated with the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Diwali celebrations. From October 14 to November 14, additional buses will operate between cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai and various locations in Keralam. Online reservation facilities have already been launched, allowing passengers to book tickets in advance without hassle.
Special buses have been arranged from Bengaluru to Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Nilambur, Ponnani, Ernakulam, Changanassery, Pala, Alappuzha, Kollam, Punalur, Kottarakkara, Cherthala, Haripad, Kottayam, Adoor, Kannur, Payyannur, Kanhangad and Thiruvananthapuram. Additionally, services will operate from Mysuru to Kannur and Madurai. Travel facilities are also available from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. The services to Ernakulam will utilize multi-axle AC buses.
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