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KSRTC has launched a weekend package tour from Bengaluru to Jog Falls. The initiative aims to provide travelers with a convenient and affordable option to visit the popular destination.

KSRTC will launch a non-AC sleeper service between Bengaluru and Kannur starting August 7. The route includes stops at Mysuru, Hunsur, Gonikoppal, Virajpet, Iritty, and Thalassery.

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John faces backlash for suggesting some women were pretending to be poor to access free travel under the UDF government's Priyadarshini scheme. The remarks targeted women using the flagship scheme's free bus travel on KSRTC ordinary-class buses.

A woman was killed and several people injured when a KSRTC bus skidded off a rain-soaked road near Pothundy Dam in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. as the bus traveled from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara, falling into a teak plantation after the driver lost control.

A woman was killed in Thrissur, Kerala, after a KSRTC bus veered off the road following the driver's suspected medical emergency. The woman had arrived to see off her daughter when the accident occurred.

An overloaded KSRTC bus with over 100 passengers narrowly avoided an accident after brake failure on Kuttiyadi ghat. Limited private bus services and inadequate KSRTC schedules are blamed for recurring overcrowding on the route, with passengers and staff demanding additional services to improve safety.

Kerala has sanctioned ₹41.5 crore for KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme. The funds cover the period from June 15 to June 30.

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John warned that KSRTC staff will face action if free tickets are issued to men on Priyadarshini buses. The minister stated that KSRTC will hire private buses during festival seasons to address increased demand and noted that the corporation has not purchased new buses in the past decade, resulting in an outdated fleet.

KSRTC is introducing a 'pink bus' service exclusively for women. The initiative aims to provide a safer and more comfortable commuting option.

KSRTC staff members were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman passenger. The incident led to criminal charges against the transportation employees.

Daily ridership of women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses in Kerala increased from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh. The number of male passengers using these services has remained almost constant, indicating the rise in women ridership did not displace other passengers, according to C.P. John.

KSRTC will limit the number of passengers on the Gavi bus service due to safety concerns. This decision follows incidents where passengers were stranded in a forest after repeated bus breakdowns.

Five people were injured in a collision between two KSRTC buses and a car at Vamanapuram. None of the injured are in critical condition.

The Kerala State Motor and Engineering Labour Centre, affiliated with the Hind Mazdoor Sabha, attributes a crisis in the private bus sector to the Priyadarshini scheme, which provides free travel for women on KSRTC ordinary services. The State leadership has called for government intervention to resolve the crisis.

A KSRTC flyBus driver and conductor were assaulted by miscreants in Mandya, resulting in the arrest of two individuals.

Private bus operators in Kozhikode are intensifying their protest against the KSRTC's free travel scheme. The dispute centers on the implementation of the scheme, which has sparked opposition from private transportation providers.

Two people were killed and nine injured when a Mysuru-bound KSRTC bus overturned in Chamarajanagar. The incident involved a bus operated by KSRTC, with casualties reported at the scene.

A KSRTC bus crashed into a concrete wall in Kannur, injuring around 12 passengers. The incident occurred in the Kannur area, with no further details provided on the cause or severity of the crash.

KSRTC announced that refunds for bus pass fees will be credited within seven days. The refund policy is aimed at ensuring timely compensation for affected passengers.

The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the free travel scheme for women and transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses, stating there was no evidence in the plea to prove the government order was illegal.

Private bus operators in Kerala are meeting the Chief Minister to address revenue losses caused by free KSRTC travel and rising fuel prices since the last fare revision in 2022.

Kerala's liabilities are estimated at ₹5.07-lakh crore, with salaries, pensions, and interest payments accounting for 77.6% of revenue receipts in 2025-26. The state faces urgent calls for reforms in KIIFB, KSEB, KSRTC, and KWA, alongside its capital expenditure at 1.3% of GSDP, one of the lowest in India.

An administrative reshuffle has led to the appointment of new heads in the BMTC, KSRTC, Health Department, and Urban Department. The changes involve leadership transitions across these key government and transportation organizations.

A consumer court ordered KSRTC to pay ₹13,000 compensation to a passenger due to the failure of the AC system in a bus. The decision addresses a passenger's claim for compensation related to discomfort caused by the malfunction.

Women plantation workers from Tamil Nadu are happy about a free KSRTC ride scheme, but Kumily depot officials warn the facility may be limited to Kerala commuters. The scheme caused average daily bus collections to drop from ₹26,000 to below ₹8,000.

Women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increased to a record 11.84 lakh on Day 2 of the Priyadarshini scheme. The financial liability for providing free travel to women is estimated at ₹2.46 crore on June 16.

The Kerala government's White Paper on fiscal health proposes reforms for loss-making public sector enterprises, specifically targeting KSEB, KSRTC, and KWA. It also recommends merging the Kerala State Beverages Corporation with the Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco).

Private bus operators are seeking compensation for providing free rides to women on KSRTC buses. The article highlights their request for financial support due to this policy.

A KSRTC bus crashed into a lottery shop in Thiruvananthapuram, injuring three people, including the driver who required rescue by fire service personnel after parts of the bus cabin were cut open.

Kerala's free travel scheme faces criticism as commuters claim KSRTC rebranded ordinary buses as City Fast services to bypass scheme norms. Allegations suggest the public utility is circumventing regulations through rebranding efforts.

KSRTC aims to become more professional, according to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The statement highlights efforts to improve the organization's operations.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will flag off the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme, offering free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC's ordinary services starting June 15, 2026.

The UDF government's 'Indira Guarantees' include the Priyadarshini scheme, offering free travel on seven categories of KSRTC ordinary buses for women without requiring identification. Women passengers can obtain zero-fare tickets under this program.

Karnataka's State Transport Department has extended free bus passes to both male and female students studying outside the state, allowing them to travel free on KSRTC, KKRTC, NWKRTC, and BMTC buses.

The Kerala Cabinet has decided to implement a free travel concession for women and transgenders on KSRTC’s ordinary services starting June 15 under the scheme ‘Priyadarshini’. The initiative, applicable to all women and transgenders regardless of age or financial status, will add an annual financial burden of ₹750-₹800 crore for KSRTC.

KSRTC estimates a revenue loss of ₹112 crore if the free ride scheme for women is extended to all buses, and ₹57 crore if limited to ordinary services over 90 days. The scheme presents a financial challenge for the Corporation.

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will offer free bus travel for women on ordinary services for the first 100 days, with plans to expand to more services later. Finance Secretary is tasked with studying compensation for revenue loss caused by the scheme, as stated by Transport Minister C.P. John.