When Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd. (KMML) commissioned the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to operate its staff transportation services, there were mixed sentiments.
But allaying all apprehensions, six buses from Karunagapally depot station on KMML compound are operating a string of services picking up and dropping staff for various shifts.
“We have been providing conveyance for around 20 years and earlier we used to engage private operators. At first, we were a little hesitant and opted for a trial period of one month in December 2021, which was extended for one more month. When we found the service good and hassle-free, a contract for six months was signed in February. Around 1,000 employees depend on the service and I think we are the first PSU in Kerala to tie up with KSRTC,” says Roby Idicula, DGM (Materials), KMML.
