Thiruvananthapuram: Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has said that premium buses are running at a profit and the number of super fast and fast buses will be increased. 150 new buses will be purchased. Of these, 100 will be super fast and 50 will be fast buses. 200 mini buses may also be purchased. The minister said that if funds are available, buses will be purchased soon and 93 crores have been sanctioned.
He said that e-buses running in Thiruvananthapuram city are now running without loss. The Minister also said that Citizen App will help in reducing road accidents and crimes. People can report violations through the app. He also said that Kerala is the second state in India to implement the app. You can download the app from Play Store. It should also contain the number of the vehicle in violation of the law. Department of Motor Vehicles will verify the same and send e-Challan to the concerned person for penalty. The transport minister said that all the preparations for the Sabarimala pilgrimage are ready. There is a shortage of drivers. He also assured that experienced drivers will be employed.