Accidents turn attention to min's vow on KSRTC night services to airports

A shocking early-morning accident two weeks ago, which claimed the lives of three members of a family who were returning home after seeing off a relative at Kochi airport, has served to further highlight the increased risk posed by driving at night.

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The tragedy has also given rise to increased demands for deploying night services to airports using luxury sleeper buses being acquired by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), as previously promised by Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar.

"Currently, there is no connectivity to airports and back at night or early morning, when most of the international flights operate. Deploying luxury semi-sleeper buses will greatly benefit travellers from central and north Kerala. The services will also attract commuters as people are willing to pay more for comfort and convenience. Look at the case of Kochi Metro's feeder buses operating to the airport during the day," said Ramesh Mathew, a frequent flyer who largely depends on public transport system for first-and last-mile connectivity.