The KSRTC has not made any alternative arrangements to rope in drivers to operate the fleet. We cant comment on the status on Monday as the services of the 2,107 empanelled drivers will not be available,” a top KSRTC official said. The Zonal Executive Directors have authorised all unit officers to hire retired KSRTC drivers who have not crossed 60 years. The KSRTC is also encouraging those who had figured on the last PSC list for drivers, but was not advised, if they have valid documents. With the retrenchment of 2,107 empanelled drivers, 9,230 personnel from various wings have been terminated from the KSRTC since the present government came to power.

Source: The Hindu June 30, 2019 15:11 UTC