Thiruvananthapuram: KSRTC cuts services as the diesel crisis worsens in the state. Many services have been canceled in the state today. At present, ordinary services have been cut. More than half of the services have been canceled across the state. KSRTC has clarified that only 25 percent of ordinary services will be operated tomorrow. Ordinary buses will be completely stopped on Sunday.
As part of the current severe financial difficulties, the availability of diesel is reduced and the situation of operating services without revenue in bad weather conditions has been directed to avoid the situation.
According to the order, super class services from fast passengers which generate revenue should be fully operated on Friday and Saturday afternoon as much as possible, all long-distance services should be operated on Sunday afternoon and almost fully operated on Monday during peak hours.
The order also states that the maximum number of ordinary services should be arranged and operated with the diesel available on Monday to avoid inconvenience to the passengers. KSRTC explained that the fuel crisis will be resolved on Monday or Tuesday.