Overview

• Free rides apply on Superfast, Deluxe, air-conditioned, long-distance and inter-State KSRTC services for hospital visits for surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and follow-ups, including to private facilities.
• Eligibility is verified by a certificate from the patient’s oncologist presented to the bus crew.
• The Transport Minister said the rollout begins immediately with KSRTC’s Director Board slated to approve the measure today.
• The government cast the move as an upgrade over the 2012 policy that offered 50% fare concessions limited to city and local buses under the UDF.
• The announcement was paired with service upgrades including a student concession app, air-conditioned waiting rooms, camera surveillance, accredited food stops, depot redevelopments and new AC buses.