Beyond the State’s Business Class: Why Kerala’s Bus Permit Regime Needs Retirement
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Summary
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation’s announcement of “Business Class” Volvo services on the Kochi–Thiruvananthapuram corridor is, in one sense, a candid admission. The state has conceded what commuters have known for years: public transit in Kerala is failing travellers. […] The post Beyond the State’s Business Class: Why Kerala’s Bus Permit Regime Needs Retirement appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Centre for Public Policy Research
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 8 million truck operators
Key Numbers
Rs 11.11 lakh crore capital expenditure (2025-26)
Bharatmala: 83,677 km national highways
Vande Bharat: 75 train sets operational
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right