Keralam private bus operators threaten strike over ‘losses’ due to UDF govt’s Priyadarshini free travel scheme
Private bus operators in Kerala have warned of a strike, blaming the state’s Priyadarshini free‑travel scheme for women for financial losses. They are demanding higher fares, including for students, a diesel subsidy and other relief measures to offset the impact of the KSRTC free‑ride program. The operators say the scheme threatens their viability in the region.