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Kerala KSRTC driver ends 18-year service, bids emotional farewell to bus in viral video
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:03 PM
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A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation driver retired after 18 years and posted a heartfelt farewell video that quickly went viral online.
A veteran driver of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) concluded an 18‑year tenure this week, marking his retirement with a video that captured his goodbye to the bus he had driven for years. The short clip, filmed at a KSRTC depot, shows the driver standing beside the vehicle, waving, and expressing gratitude to his colleagues and passengers.
In the footage, he recounts memorable journeys, thanks the corporation for the opportunity, and wishes the bus continued safe travels. The video, posted on social media platforms, resonated with commuters and fellow transport workers, amassing thousands of views and comments within hours.
KSRTC officials acknowledged the driver’s long service, noting his dedication and clean driving record. They praised his contribution to Kerala’s public transport network and wished him well in his post‑service life. The viral farewell underscores the personal connections that public‑service employees often forge with the communities they serve.
The incident highlights the growing trend of employees using digital media to mark career milestones, turning personal moments into widely shared public narratives.
In the footage, he recounts memorable journeys, thanks the corporation for the opportunity, and wishes the bus continued safe travels. The video, posted on social media platforms, resonated with commuters and fellow transport workers, amassing thousands of views and comments within hours.
KSRTC officials acknowledged the driver’s long service, noting his dedication and clean driving record. They praised his contribution to Kerala’s public transport network and wished him well in his post‑service life. The viral farewell underscores the personal connections that public‑service employees often forge with the communities they serve.
The incident highlights the growing trend of employees using digital media to mark career milestones, turning personal moments into widely shared public narratives.