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Kerala bus driver kisses his bus goodbye after eight years of service
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 01:32 PM
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A Kerala state transport driver ended his eight‑year stint by kissing the bus he drove, prompting a reaction from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Veteran driver Ramesh Kumar, who has been behind the wheel of a state‑run bus in Kerala for eight years, stopped the vehicle at a depot on Monday and placed a kiss on its front bumper as a farewell gesture. He said the act reflected his emotional attachment to the vehicle that carried countless passengers daily.
The incident was captured on video and quickly spread on social media, drawing comments from commuters who recalled the driver’s punctuality and courteous service.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the driver’s dedication, stating that such personal bonds with public transport highlight the human side of the state’s transport system.
Transport officials said the driver will be reassigned to a different route as part of routine staff rotation, but his farewell gesture has resonated with the public.
The story underscores the often‑overlooked personal connections that develop between drivers and the vehicles they operate over long periods.
The incident was captured on video and quickly spread on social media, drawing comments from commuters who recalled the driver’s punctuality and courteous service.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the driver’s dedication, stating that such personal bonds with public transport highlight the human side of the state’s transport system.
Transport officials said the driver will be reassigned to a different route as part of routine staff rotation, but his farewell gesture has resonated with the public.
The story underscores the often‑overlooked personal connections that develop between drivers and the vehicles they operate over long periods.