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Rajesh — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:16:31 -0000

Pala KSRTC depot has requested to change the AC bus (current plying in the route Pala-Bangalore) with a Super Deluxe or Super Express. They claim that repairs of this bus is a headache. They have already sent a written request to Trivandrum officials.

According to Pala depot officials it is a tough job to maintain the service with AC Buses which can be repaired only by the company people. I wonder why this is not an issue with Kottayam or Thrissur depots. They have not said that this bus is in loss. In fact it is making a good revenue for KSRTC. Travellers have said that they prefer AC bus and the current buses break down with AC issues pretty often though.

Travellers forum is planning for a protest against this move of the officials. I wonder if this is due to any pressure from private bus lobby, they are currently suffering from loss after the induction of AC bus into this service.

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Rajesh — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:08:19 -0000

I saw a news that Bangalore bound KeralaSRTC buses have changed theit timings. Somebody please update on this -

http://www.metrovaartha.com...

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Anonymous — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:54:00 -0000

i dont know whether this complaint will be taken care of ... but i still take my chances by complaining that there should be more bus booking stations in banagalore for better convenience.. or a e booking would also do...

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Anup Nair — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:14:56 -0000

I think most of the buses through gudelpet had changed the time schedule BElow service to guruvayur is now scheduled at 1500 hrs.

19.00 GURUVAYUR DLX MSE, GDLR, NBR, PMNA

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Rajesh — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:45:45 -0000

Are there any change in the timings of buses to/from Bangalore due to the new re-routing via Mananthavady, Kutta, Hunsur?

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Anup Nair — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:09:23 -0000

Sandeep

This is through Mysore-Gudalur-Nilambur.

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anson — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:34:04 -0000

sujith
can u inform to rtc authorities to change the route of the bnglr sdlx from kottayam(6.00 pm)
through piravom(kottayam-piravom-moovatupuzha).
there is no time lost &there is no depots btwn the existing routes so there is no chance of protection from people if the rtc make any change.only one boardingpoint at koothattukulam.this is a chance to save 13+lakhs rsfor ksrtc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please inform
and also what about the collection of this bus? profit or not?????

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Sandeep — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:11:12 -0000

@Anup Nair.. which route does this bus take?? Nilambur, Mysore??

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Anup Nair — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:40:55 -0000

Hi All

Perintalmanna --Bangalore Delux bus on 5.30 pm (previous time 7.30 PM)

Bangalore---Perintelmanna Delux bus at 6.30 am (previous time 8.30 AM)

Above schedule has been rearranged due to road blocking on chamrajpet now its rearranged to almost two hours prior to the previous timmings

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Anup Nair — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:59:57 -0000

Any information on change of schedule to northern part of kerala due to road blocking on night. Through paper cutting it seems to be 1 or 2 hours up and down than the current schedule.

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Anonymous — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:40:53 -0000

hi,
I would like to know whether there is a KSRTC bus from Payyannur to Bangalore on Sundays.

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Guest — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:07:19 -0000

16.15 ERNAKULAM* SF is upgraded to SUPER EXPRESS

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Guest — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:15:51 -0000

Can I book volvo tickets online? or Can I book volvo tickets from any of the madivala travel agencies? How many volvo buses are available now to Chalakudy or Ernakulam?

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Anup Nair — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:36:34 -0000

Is there any change in gudalur or Sulthan bethery route as in mathurbhoomi there is some news of court stopped the traffic movement in between 9pm to 7 am on this area.

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Sankar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:23:08 -0000

The main reason for the late running of Keralartc buses compared to the past season is that

the main cause is the road blocks and traffic jams. The number of vehicles is getting twice or thrice as compared to 4 years back.

The next reason for the slowing down of buses is mainly the Sped governors. For all classes even volvo also speed governor is fitted. Most of the Superfast and Fast passengers are tightened at 60-65 KMPH and Express and deluxe are tightened at 70-75 KMPh.Also the volvo gets maximum 90 KMPh

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raj — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:58:15 -0000

Now a days all the ksrtc except volvo buses are reaching late not reaching at the given time and also driving is not fast as in past. Is it due to speed governors? Is that set for long root buses also? It's speed really irritating....

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Anonymous — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:29:19 -0000

WHEN IS ONLINE BOOKING STARTING
EVERY TIME THEY SAY NEXT MONTH
BUT NOTHING HAPPENED
ITS WRONG TO EXPECT ANYTHING FROM KSRTC
IT IS THE WORST STU IN INDIA TODAY

Re: http://www.ksrtcblog.com/2008/09/kerala-rtc-at-bangalore.html

Sandeep — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:49:46 -0000

@Anto.. this Practice of Conductor less bus exists in some routes of SETC, Tamilnadu. Eg Ernakulam to Madurai via Palakkad, pollachi, dindugal. this way the collection Bata is only split between 2 people and not 3 as was the earlier case.
Good measure as this ensures that the no of Drivers handling the Volvo will be lesser and vehicle will be in a better condition in the longer run

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Anto — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:05:02 -0000

KSRTC has placed orders for 8 Volvo buses.
They are also planning to have 2 drivers per bus,of whom the one(on rest,)will issue tickets also.
Spare driver will act as Conductor.
Austerity measures!!!!!

Discussions with trade unions are on.
Drivers union have welcomed the decision.

In other words,CONDUCTORLESS VOLVO.

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Sujith Bhakthan T R — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:46:48 -0000

You can catch a BIAL Service volvo from airport which is going to Majestic. And from there you will get buses to kottayam.

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Joseph — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:43:38 -0000

How can i reach the desigenated bus stop from Bangalore International Airport to pick up bus from Bangalore to Kottayam. Please somebody advise. thanks

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Yasar Khuthub — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:54:30 -0000

very informative postings

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Anonymous — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:46:32 -0000

What is the timings of Kottayam - Bangalore A/C Bus & the DEluxe Bus from Kottayam and how much time time it takes to reach bangalore for both the buses.

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Anonymous — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:28:30 -0000

Hi All

Any idea for which all stops we have option of return ticket booking facility in bangalore.

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Roopesh — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:17:30 -0000

This is the first time I chose Kerala SRTC Volvo bus. Bus fare is cheaper, but the service much better. Comfortable, safe driving not the usual dangerous driving resorted to by the private bus drivers. It reached Madivala at 6:20 am even though it started from Kollam at 5:00pm. Only problem is with the non-availability of booking stations. With the network that KSRTC has, they can easily spread the booking network across Kerala and add more such services.

Regarding Ganesh Kumar : He indeed looked upon the basic issues like cleanliness/look and feel etc. It is true that the look and feel etc. of KSRTC buses were much better. But I doubt the quality, many of the luggage racks came off in a while. Above that KSRTC incurred huge losses by giving body building to private players. The heavy make took a hit on fuel efficiency, tyre wear and tear etc.

The current RT minister should visit Kollam Bus stand's toilet to start with. Maintaining toilets clean is also a part of work of KSRTC.