Puja-Deepavali season: KSRTC to operate special inter-State services
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching special inter-state bus services between October 14 and November 14 to accommodate holiday travel demand. The services will connect Kerala with major cities including Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai.
Why it matters
This initiative addresses the logistical challenges of increased passenger traffic during major festive seasons in India.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate special inter-State services from October 14 to November 14 to meet the additional travel demand during the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Deepavali festive season. The additional services will connect Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai with various destinations in Keralam.
Online reservation facilities have already been launched, allowing passengers to book tickets in advance.
According to a statement issued by the office of the Transport Minister, 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. Special services are also available from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. The services to Ernakulam will be operated using multi-axle AC buses.
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