3 KSRTC depots in Tvm, two in Kollam accumulate losses

Thiruvananthapuram: KSRTC bus depots at Kilimanoor, Pappanamcode, Vikas Bhavan, Chadayamangalam and Punalur in Kollam account for around Rs 5 crore monthly loss. This was presented at a review meeting of KSRTC bus depots under south zones held on Saturday.
Among the depots in the district Vikas Bhavan recorded 34.3% loss while Kilimanoor and Pappanamcode recorded 43.43% and 33.4% loss respectively.
Minister Antony Raju who was present at the meeting said that these depots run on loss in such a manner that even the expense for fuel cannot be met.
He said that strict action will be taken against the heads of depots which run on loss. The minister also informed that those officials from best performing depots will be transferred to places of their choice. Unit officers, operating and centre inspectors from 37 depots attended the review meeting.
Parassala depot, Poovar depot and Vellarada depot won the first three spots for best performance.
The meeting reviewed the performance of depots and discussed on dynamic scheduling, commute facility for students, student bond service, rearrangement of trips with low revenue and steps to increase revenue other than the income from ticket.