Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Private Donor Gives KSRTC Rs 40 Lakh for Bus Purchase
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation received money to buy a new bus.
The money came from a private person named Jose.
He gave Rs 40 lakh for the purchase.
He asked for the bus to start from the Angamaly depot.
He also suggested a route linking Athirappilly with southern Kerala.
The Transport Minister said the government would try to arrange that service.
Officials hope other people and organisations will donate buses too.
The sponsorship plan is part of the government’s effort to improve public transport.
KSRTC received Rs 40 lakh from a private individual to purchase a bus.
Angamaly-based Jose presented the cheque to V D Satheesan on Wednesday.
Jose requested that the bus operate from KSRTC’s Angamaly depot.
He suggested a route connecting the Athirappilly tourism area with southern Kerala.
Officials said the donation was KSRTC’s first from a private individual and urged more sponsorships.
- Who
- The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, private donor Jose, V D Satheesan, C P John and other officials.
- What
- KSRTC received a Rs 40 lakh private donation to purchase a bus.
- When
- The cheque was handed over on Wednesday; the report was dated September 23.
- Where
- The cheque was handed over at the Chief Minister’s chamber; the bus is intended for the Angamaly depot.
- Why
- The donation followed an appeal for support and aims to improve KSRTC’s public transport services.
- Donation amount
- Rs 40 lakh
- Donor
- Jose, a resident of Mookkannur in Angamaly
- Recipient
- Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
- Requested depot
- Angamaly depot
- Suggested route
- A route connecting the Athirappilly tourism area with southern Kerala
- Reported significance
- Officials described it as KSRTC’s first donation from a private individual for bus purchase
- Sponsorship scheme
- The government has opened opportunities for institutions, companies, trusts, voluntary organisations and CSR funds to provide buses