KSRTC flags off 20 jeeps to bolster its accident relief facilities

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: KSRTC Chairman M Chandrappa on Monday flagged off 20 new jeeps to help boost the staterun transport operator’s accident relief and other related activities. While flagging the vehicles, Chandrappa said these jeeps are essential in order to reach the accident site quickly and provide timely medical relief to the injured.

He further informed that the vehicles will be used for alerting and warning the driving staff about the accident prone spots within the division, and for investigative and line checking work. KSRTC Managing Director Anbukkumar said the jeeps are being added from the accident relief fund, with the prime focus on passengers and the driving staff.

“The corporation is taking many preventive measures and in case of an accident, priority is to provide emergency relief. These jeeps will operate 24x7 in the 16 divisions of the corporation,” he explained. Further, he reiterated that more emphasis is being given to labour welfare measures in the corporation.