KSRTC to begin trial run of route number system

Thiruvananthapuram: KSRTC is going to implement a route numbering system on a trial basis for Thiruvananthapuram city service. The implementation is wholly based on the 2016 study report on the implementation of route numbering in the district conducted by the district administration in collaboration with the DTPC and the Management Department of Kannur University.
Colour coding has been employed for different areas, Thiruvananthapuram city — Blue, Netyattinkara and Kattakada Taluk — Yellow, Nedumangad Taluk — Green, and Varkala and Chirayinkeezhu Taluk — Red. Apart from this, a numbering system that is easy for passengers to understand has also been implemented.
For Thiruvananthapuram city, the numbers will begin with digits 1,2,3, whereas for Neyattinkara and Kattakada Taluk it will begin with 4,5. Meanwhile, for Nedumangad Taluk the numbers will start with digits 6,7 and 8,9 for Varkala and Chirayinkeezhu Taluk.
The route number with colour coding will be displayed on the left side of the place name board. At the same time, the short form of a particular service category with the colour coding will be displayed on the right side of the place name board.
Also, colour coding has been implemented in writing the place names. The place-name boards of city ordinary buses will be in black and blue colours and for the city fast, the places will be written in black and red.
The guest workers, tourists, and elderly will find the route numbering system quite helpful. Currently, the route numbering for the city bus routes in the district has been completed.
The KSRTC has decided to extend the system to other parts of the district and across the state after examining the public response regarding the system, which is being implemented as an experiment.