Private bus operators to strike in Keralam from November 3
Private bus operators in Kerala have announced an indefinite state-wide strike starting November 3 to protest falling revenues. The operators are demanding a fare hike and government reimbursement for losses caused by the 'Priyadarshini' free travel scheme for women.
Why it matters
The strike highlights the economic tension between public welfare schemes and the sustainability of private transport services.
Private bus operators to strike in Keralam from November 3 left Private Bus operators stage a protest in front of the Secretariat raising several demands on October 14. NIRMAL HARINDRAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/rqh5ey/article71592184.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG_15tv_NH14PrivateBusO_2_1_Q4GLR4HF.jpg NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU;NIRMAL HARINDRAN THE HINDU THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM, 14th October 2026. Private Bus operators from across the state assembled in front of the secretariat to stage a protest raising several demands such as fare hike and to compensate the loss arising with the introduction of UDF government's 'Priyadarshini' - free travel for women scheme, in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
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