The luxury Volvo AC bus operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. A Kerala government bus service offering an airline-style travel experience for just Rs 505 has caught attention online after businessman Harsh Goenka shared a video of the service.
Goenka shared a video of the bus on X on September 11, describing it as a “Business Class” service in Kerala.
A Kerala government Volvo bus offering airline-style facilities including personal screens, Wi-Fi, a pantry and an onboard toilet has gone viral after businessman Harsh Goenka shared a video.
Each seat comes with a personal TV screen and a USB charging port. Passengers also get high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the journey. One of the biggest attractions is the onboard pantry, which provides tea and coffee, along with a mini-fridge. The bus also has a toilet, making it more convenient for passengers travelling on the longer route. Harsh Goenka shares video Harsh Goenka’s post has brought fresh attention to Kerala’s premium bus service. The Kerala Chief Minister’s Office had also shared a video in August highlighting a similar KSRTC Business Class service between Alappuzha and Bengaluru.
Because of the combination of premium facilities and the relatively low reported fare, the service has prompted interest online. The bus is equipped with 36 push-back seats and offers passengers more legroom. Rs 505 fare for Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam journey The service operates from Monday to Friday. The bus leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 5.30 am and travels via Kollam, Alappuzha and the High Court before reaching Ernakulam at around 9.30 am. It departs from Ernakulam at 5.30 pm for the return journey to Thiruvananthapuram. The reported fare is Rs 505.
His post described the service as “Business Class” buses in Kerala. That service operates on alternate days and includes premium features such as a pantry and an onboard toilet, according to the post.
