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Keralam MLAs Can Now Fund KSRTC Buses with ADS Funds to Boost Public Transport
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News18•27-09-2026, 11:15
Keralam MLAs Can Now Fund KSRTC Buses with ADS Funds to Boost Public Transport
- •Keralam government allows MLAs to use Asset Development Scheme (ADS) funds to procure up to three buses for the KSRTC fleet for the 2026-27 financial year.
- •The initiative aims to strengthen public transport services and expand KSRTC's public bus fleet, addressing financial constraints and the need to replace an aging fleet.
- •MLAs must submit proposals to their District Collector by October 15, after which the KSRTC CMD will consolidate approvals and initiate procurement through a single tender.
- •KSRTC will bear all operational expenses, including fuel, staff salaries, maintenance, and repairs, for the buses procured under this scheme.
- •While MLAs consult on routes, KSRTC retains authority over service category, deployment, and redeployment of buses to meet changing requirements.
Key Questions Answered
Under the Asset Development Scheme for the 2026-27 financial year, an MLA can sanction funds to procure a maximum of three buses for the KSRTC fleet.
MLAs wishing to procure buses under the scheme must forward their proposals for sanctioning their ADS allocation to the concerned District Collector before October 15, 2026.
All operational expenses, including fuel, staff salaries, operational charges, maintenance, and repairs, will be fully borne by KSRTC.
