Students led by SFI district unit staging a dharna in front of the KSRTC divisional office in Kolar demanding solution to the problems of pass-holder students. They also came down heavily on the attitude of KSRTC officials and KSRTC bus drivers as well as conductors towards students who have passes. The protesters submitted a memorandum to KSRTC Divisional Officer Yashwanthkumar who assured them that he would take steps to mitigate the problem. Delay in issue of bus pass forces students to pay the full bus fare till they get it and it is an additional burden for their parents, the protesters said. PHOTO: VISHWA KUNDAPURAThey stage protest, complain that KSRTC crew treat them badlyHundreds of students from various educational institutions on Tuesday staged a protest in the town seeking issue of bus passes at the beginning of the academic year.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2016 09:56 UTC