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- Kerala's Transport Minister C.P.
- John has said the UDF government is preparing a comprehensive transport policy to make mobility safer, more inclusive and efficient, which will be implemented soon after preparatory work.
- The plan includes a Road Safety Literacy Mission, pre-licence driving education for Plus One and Plus Two students, and stronger ambulance services aiming to reach accident sites within 10 to 15 minutes.
- The Minister defended the Priyadarshini scheme of free bus travel for women as a women's development project, and said committees have been set up to address private bus operators' concerns and expedite the Thrissur KSRTC bus station redevelopment.
- He also acknowledged that KSRTC faces significant financial challenges, including pending insurance, tax and toll dues, which will be resolved in a phased manner.
What to watch next
- Timeline and details of the comprehensive transport policy's rollout
- Implementation of the Road Safety Literacy Mission and school curriculum changes
- Resolution of KSRTC's pending insurance, tax and toll dues and the private bus operators' committee's findings
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The Hindu — Kerala[1]
KSRTC to launch ‘pink bus’ services for womenThe Hindu — Kerala[2]
Kerala to unveil transport policy soon, says Minister C.P. John
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