Now KSRTC to operate point-to-point service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a move to attract commuters, KSRTC has planned to start point to point services in the district from next week.

KSRTC’s new MD Biju Prabhakar had earlier said the target group of KSRTC would be two-wheeler riders and the corporation will try to improve amenities to cater to their needs.

“We can remove 30 bikes from the road, if we run a bus. This will not only reduce accidents, pollution and congestion on roads but also bring down import bills on fuel,” he had said after taking over as MD.

In the first phase, services will be operated from Nedumangad and Neyyattinkara depot to Secretariat catering to the demand of government employees as well as other daily commuters. Unit officers have arranged fast passenger and super-fast passenger buses for the services. The non-stop bus services will be operated in the morning and evening only.

“It is a dream project of the MD to operate demand-based services. If we can provide regular services on time, people will opt for buses. Instead of traveling in crowded buses, passengers can have a reserved seat and there will be no other boarding and alighting points other than the destination, which will attract many people to avail the service. Plan to collect a monthly fee for the service is also being considered,” said ATO, city depot.

Passengers will be provided demarcated space to park their two-wheelers in the parking lot at these depots. It is planned in such a way that office-goers can park their vehicle, pay for both parking and travelling. Fare for the services is yet to be finalised.

"I received many calls enquiring about the point to point services. Buses will be arranged based on registration. We have arranged spaces for more than 50 bikes at the depot," said K Rajan, inspector at Nedumangad depot.

Passengers may contact Rajan at 8301858017 for registration.

Neyyattinkara depot has arranged parking space for more than 250 two-wheelers. The depot has provided helpline numbers for passengers 9995707131, 9400978103 to enquire about the services.

“We have received registration for around three buses. The depots where adequate parking facility is available have been selected for the services. Buses will be operated from Neyyattinkara from 9.05am to 9.30am and return service will be from 5.15pm. The bus will travel via

Balaramapuram NH

route to Secretariat,” said the unit officer at Neyyattinkara depot.


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