private buses

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address increased demand and noted that the corporation has not purchased new buses in the past decade, resulting in an outdated fleet.

Traffic police in Kerala's Kozhikode have intensified efforts to penalize private buses stopping mid-road for passenger pickups and drop-offs, which public complaints claim cause traffic bottlenecks. Authorities state the practice disrupts traffic flow and raises accident risks, leading to stricter enforcement.

A fire at a garage in Vijayawada destroyed seven private buses. The incident occurred in the city's garage, leading to significant damage to the transportation assets.

A panel has been established to study the impact of Kerala's 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme on private bus operators in the state. The initiative aims to assess how the free travel policy affects the private transportation sector.