Kerala private bus owners warn of indefinite protest from July 22 over unmet demands

Private bus owners in Kerala have called for a statewide token strike today, protesting against the government’s inaction on their key demands. The strike was announced after talks with the Transport Commissioner failed to reach an agreement.

The striking bus owners have raised several demands, including a revision of student concession rates, currently fixed at Rs 1 for the past 13 years, faster renewal of expired permits, withdrawal of the directive converting limited-stop services into ordinary buses, and scrapping the requirement for police clearance certificates for bus workers.

Bus owners have warned that if their demands are not addressed in the coming weeks, they will launch an indefinite strike starting July 22. Another round of discussions with the state government is expected soon.

Meanwhile, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has stepped in to ease inconvenience to the public by operating additional services today. These extra buses will cater especially to hospitals, airports, and railway stations, based on demand.

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