Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has recently changed the tariff rates of its rental services.
Buses(including AC low floor) for wedding functions, picnics and pilgrimages, and other events to private parties on a hire basis has given support to the ailing Corporation.
Even though KSRTC authorities say rates are not so attractive .
Now, the KSRTC charges ₹10,000 for 4 hours or 100 km for AC buses; ₹15,000 for 6 hours or 150 km, ₹18,000 for 8 hours or 200 km and ₹21,000 for above 8 hours. For non-AC buses, the rates are ₹7,000 for 4 hours and 100 km; ₹10,500 for 8 hours and 200 km and ₹16,000 for above 8 hours and 200 km.
This is apart from the six per cent service tax levied for both AC and non-AC buses. For above 200 km, the KSRTC collects ₹100 per km for AC buses and ₹70 per km for non-AC buses and ₹40 per km for ordinary buses.
Many people prefer AC low-floor buses for convenience and comfort. The KSRTC also provides a driver for private functions.
