Kerala private bus industry ignored in policy address, say operators
The Kerala Bus Operators Federation expressed disappointment with the policy address delivered by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar, which failed to mention the private bus industry. The industry is expected to be adversely affected by the Indira Guarantee scheme, which allows free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses. The private bus industry is already facing difficulties due to reduced income and increased expenses, and the policy address did not provide any protection or support for the sector.
- ▪The Kerala Governor announced the Indira Guarantee scheme, which allows free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses.
- ▪The private bus industry is expected to suffer heavy losses due to the scheme, as women passengers shift to KSRTC buses.
- ▪The policy address did not mention the private bus industry or provide any protection for the sector.
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Kerala Bus Operators Federation has said the policy address delivered by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Friday disappointed the private bus industry in the State.Although the Governor announced the State government’s decision to go ahead with the Indira Guarantee scheme, which allows free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, the policy address made no mention of the private bus industry, which is set to be adversely affected by the decision.
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