
Kerala High Court Considers Paid Menstrual Leave for KSRTC Conductors
The Kerala High Court is considering a proposal for paid menstrual leave for women conductors working for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
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The Kerala High Court is considering a proposal for paid menstrual leave for women conductors working for the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

A couple was awarded Rs 15,000 after a KSRTC bus, displaying a ‘Kasargod’ signboard, prematurely ended its journey.

Kerala has rolled out the 'Priyadarsini' scheme, offering free rides on KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons, aiming to boost their social and financial status.
Kerala Chief Minister announced that women will receive free bus rides on KSRTC's ordinary buses for short, local routes starting June 15, with an estimated annual cost of ₹750-800 crore.

The Supreme Court of India has cleared a KSRTC driver in a case involving the death of an alighting passenger, ruling that he moved the bus based on the conductor's signal.

The Kerala High Court has rejected the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) plea of a cash crunch as an excuse for not paying provident fund dues. The court ordered the corporation to pay up.
An auto driver was killed after a KSRTC bus crashed into a bus shelter at Neyyattinkara in Kerala, India.

The Pallakki buses are designed for long-distance travel and will primarily serve destinations located more than 500 km from Bengaluru, for convenient overnight journeys

Devotees arriving in two-wheelers, four-wheelers and other private vehicles, except KSRTC buses, must park their vehicles at the Forest Department check-post

A KSRTC bus dashcam reportedly exposed a man's elaborate Rs 40 lakh plot to kill his wife in Dharwad, leading to his arrest.
Video footage of the accident captured on the dashcam of a KSRTC bus forced the police to suspect it to be foul play

Driver rushed to a private hospital where he later died. No one suffered any major injuries, says police

An incident occurred on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway where allegedly drunk bikers blocked a KSRTC bus and assaulted its crew.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar has indicated that bus fares may be increased, emphasizing the need for the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to remain financially viable.
During the launch of Kerala's 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme for women, Minister Bindu Krishna had payasam (kheer) spill on her inside a crowded KSRTC bus. The incident occurred as the government initiative, aimed at women's empowerment, was being inaugurated.

A woman received Rs 35,000 in compensation after a KSRTC bus departed ahead of schedule, causing her to miss a crucial hospital visit.
The UDF government in Kerala, under CM Satheesan, announced free KSRTC bus travel for women and a ₹3,000 hike for ASHA workers following its first Cabinet meeting, also establishing a dedicated department for the elderly.

A trainee driver was reportedly at the wheel of a KSRTC bus that struck and killed a toddler in Haveri, prompting authorities to order an investigation into the incident.

A tragic head-on collision between a car and a KSRTC bus resulted in the deaths of three individuals.
While ceremonial launch has been completed, commencement of regular services faces some challenges from low-hanging shade trees along the routes

At least 22 people have been admitted to a hospital in Nettoor
Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar announced that KSRTC is implementing major reforms to shift towards more passenger-centric services.

The Edappal registered vehicle scrapping facility will cater to the districts of Palakkad, Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki

Private bus operators in Kerala are set to begin protests against the "Priyadarshini" free travel scheme, which is currently implemented on KSRTC buses under the Congress government's Indira Guarantee Scheme.

Following the launch of the Priyadarshini free ride scheme, women now constitute 64% of ridership on KSRTC's ordinary buses in Kerala, up from 50% previously.

The Indian state of Kerala plans to allow private sponsorship of state buses to increase the fleet strength of KSRTC and improve services without imposing additional financial strain on the corporation.

The Karnataka High Court has urged the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to view dashcams as a valuable investment, highlighting potential cost savings.

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) was fined ₹30,000 after a bus denied a seat to an ailing passenger and dropped them at an incorrect stop. The penalty was imposed following the incident of passenger mistreatment.

Two sisters in Karnataka fell from a moving KSRTC bus when its door suddenly opened mid-journey, an incident captured on camera.
KSRTC has been recognized with a national award for its innovative practices.
Kerala's Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, representing the LDF, criticized Rahul Gandhi's election promise of free travel for women on KSRTC, stating it would financially ruin the corporation.

Kerala's Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar is set to inaugurate the construction of a new, modern terminal at the Kollam KSRTC station on March 4.