KSRTC converts Priyadarshini buses into spare parts vans
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KSRTC is converting Priyadarshini women's free travel buses into spare parts transport vans to avoid purchasing new vehicles.
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- KSRTC plans to repurpose Priyadarshini buses by removing their seats to transport spare parts between depots.
- This move addresses the financial challenges of replacing aging existing transport vans.
- The modification process has already begun at the Edappal regional workshop.
- Officials state this is a temporary measure until new vans are purchased, though the move faces potential legal and regulatory hurdles regarding vehicle fitness and insurance.
What to watch next
- Whether KSRTC secures Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) approval for the bus modifications.
- Potential impact on free travel services for women provided by the Priyadarshini scheme.
- Insurance coverage and legal liability for the repurposed vehicles.
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NamedIndia · Edappal · KSRTC · Motor Vehicle Department · Palakkad · Thiruvananthapuram
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