June 5, 2026
Kerala needs public transport reform

Free bus rides for women will win a news cycle. States must aim to build transit networks that last

Kerala’s public transport sector is at a crossroads. With the new government scrapping the SilverLine project, proposing a regional rapid-rail corridor, and announcing free KSRTC bus travel for women under the ‘Indira Guarantee’, the policy conversation is once again dominated […]
November 13, 2025

Reviving Kerala’s Private Bus: An Answer to the State’s Financial Woes?

Kerala’s Fiscal Struggles and the Search for New Revenue Sources According to the Kerala Budget for 2025-26, the state is projected to face a revenue deficit of ₹27,124 crores, while its public debt stands at ₹40,848 crores. Kerala has been […]