KSRTC Finally calls tenders for new buses
Ending days of uncertainty, KSRTC has finally called for tenders for supply of 500 new Passenger Bus Chassis. KSRTC stopped purchasing new buses in October 2010, and the body building units have been rendered jobless for the past few months. With KSRTC not purchasing new buses, old buses which were destined to be scrapped are being rejuvenated and are being run despite being overaged. The severe bus shortage has forced KSRTC to cancel services and also put off starting new services – resulting in severe losses.
Although the Minister has announced that the Corporation would purchase 1000 buses, tenders have been called only for 500 chassis. In the past year as well, KSRTC purchased only 700-odd buses, contrary to the minister’s claim of having purchased 1000 buses.
