AC waiting room at KSRTC bus station 'closed'

The recently inaugurated facility at the Ernakulam bus station was abruptly shut a week ago; passengers left in lurch

- Krishna Kumar K E @Kochi

COMMUTERS at the Ernakulam KSRTC bus station, long notorious for its waterlogging and unhygienic premises, are facing renewed discomfort as a recently inaugurated air-conditioned waiting room has been suddenly closed for the past week.

While a notice cites an 'AC Complaint,' sources suggest the issue stems from power disruption due to renovation works and a shortage of staff, leaving passengers, particularly families, bewildered and inconvenienced.

Opened just three months ago, the AC waiting hall was a welcome addition to the often-unpleasant station environment. Built through sponsorship and inaugurated by KSRTC Managing Director Pramoj Shankar himself, it quickly became a comfortable and cool place for passengers to wait.