Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Onam Rush Lifts KSRTC Revenue and Ridership
Many people in Kerala travelled by bus during the Onam holidays.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation added more buses to manage the crowds.
On Chathayam day, almost 2.2 million passengers used its buses.
The corporation collected Rs 8.07 crore that day, its highest collection during the reported period.
A free-ticket program for women accounted for Rs 2.30 crore of that amount.
Passenger numbers and earnings were also higher on Uthradam, Thiruvonam and Avittam than on the same days last year.
KSRTC said it planned extra services after identifying the busiest days.
It also said the planning helped people travel safely and avoid very high fares.
KSRTC recorded a record Rs 8.07 crore collection on Chathayam day, with 3,787 buses carrying 22,02,992 passengers.
The Priyadarshini free-ticket scheme for women contributed Rs 2.30 crore to the Chathayam collection.
On Uthradam day, 21,45,267 passengers travelled, generating Rs 7,88,69,469, including Rs 2,04,31,007 through the scheme.
Passenger numbers and revenue on Uthradam, Thiruvonam and Avittam all exceeded the corresponding figures from last year.
KSRTC said advance planning, additional buses and more interstate services improved travel and avoided exorbitant fares during the rush.
- Who
- The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), its passengers and women using the Priyadarshini free-ticket scheme.
- What
- KSRTC reported increased Onam-period ridership and revenue after adding services and improving planning.
- When
- During Uthradam, Thiruvonam, Avittam and Chathayam days; the reported Chathayam collection was on Friday.
- Where
- Kerala, including interstate bus routes operated by KSRTC.
- Why
- Additional services and advance planning were used to handle heavy passenger traffic, improve travel and boost revenue.
- Record collection
- Rs 8.07 crore on Chathayam day
- Chathayam operations
- 3,787 buses covered 12.78 lakh km and carried 22,02,992 passengers
- Women’s scheme contribution
- Rs 2.30 crore through the Priyadarshini free-ticket scheme on Chathayam
- Uthradam figures
- 21,45,267 passengers and Rs 7,88,69,469 in total revenue
- Thiruvonam figures
- 2,597 buses carried 12,95,172 passengers and generated Rs 4,77,14,150
- Avittam figures
- 3,490 buses carried 19,91,846 passengers and generated Rs 7,01,71,004
- Year-on-year comparison
- Uthradam, Thiruvonam and Avittam each recorded higher ridership and revenue than the corresponding days last year