The festive season is in full swing, and to meet the growing travel demand during Christmas and New Year, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced 38 additional festive special buses. These extra services are designed to ease commuting for passengers traveling to major destinations like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mysuru, as well as for those traveling within Kerala. With the surge in holiday travel, KSRTC’s initiative aims to provide smoother, more convenient transportation, ensuring that passengers can reach their destinations comfortably and on time.
This move reflects KSRTC’s proactive approach to enhancing interstate and intrastate connectivity during the busy festive period. By adding buses on high-demand routes, the corporation is aiming to provide more travel options and greater flexibility for passengers. Additionally, the introduction of improved online booking options makes it easier for travelers to plan and book their journeys in advance, further minimizing inconvenience.
For those traveling interstate, KSRTC is adding 34 extra buses to the Bengaluru route, which will offer much-needed relief for passengers heading to one of the busiest destinations in the region. Additionally, 4 special buses will be introduced on the Chennai route, further improving connectivity between Kerala and the Tamil Nadu capital. Recognizing the influx of pilgrims during the festive season, KSRTC is also launching special buses to Sabarimala to ensure that pilgrims can travel with ease.
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Intrastate travel is also receiving a significant boost, with 24 additional buses being added on popular routes within Kerala. Key routes such as Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur will benefit from these added services, helping passengers travel more comfortably across the state. From Kozhikode, 8 buses will be dedicated to major routes, including Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam, offering both low-floor Volvo buses and deluxe options for added comfort.
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To make the travel experience even more convenient, KSRTC has enhanced its online booking system. Passengers can now easily book seats on key routes such as Kottarakkara-Kozhikode, Adoor-Kozhikode, Kumily-Kozhikode, Ernakulam-Kannur, and Ernakulam-Kozhikode. In addition, on-demand fast passenger services will be available from stations like Kollam, Kottarakkara, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode, giving travelers more flexibility in planning their journeys.
By expanding its services and improving its booking systems, KSRTC is ensuring a smooth, hassle-free travel experience for passengers during the festive season, demonstrating the corporation’s commitment to meeting the seasonal surge in travel demand. Whether traveling within Kerala or to nearby cities, passengers can now enjoy a more seamless journey with flexible schedules and enhanced comfort options.
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