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KSRTC Launches Cargo Service: First 1-Tonne Mobile Phone Consignment Moves
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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KSRTC has introduced a new cargo service to boost non-ticket revenue, marking the move with the transport of one tonne of mobile phones from Thiruvananthapuram to Aluva.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has officially launched its cargo service, a strategic move aimed at diversifying its income sources beyond passenger ticket sales. The corporation seeks to enhance its financial stability by tapping into the logistics market.
The inaugural consignment under this new service was transported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The shipment consisted of one tonne of mobile phones, which were moved from Thiruvananthapuram to Aluva.
This initiative marks a significant step for the state transport undertaking, which is looking to utilize its existing fleet and infrastructure for freight operations. By entering the cargo sector, KSRTC aims to generate additional revenue streams to support its operational costs.
The successful completion of this first leg of the journey sets the stage for future logistics operations by the corporation, potentially expanding its role in the state's supply chain.
The inaugural consignment under this new service was transported on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The shipment consisted of one tonne of mobile phones, which were moved from Thiruvananthapuram to Aluva.
This initiative marks a significant step for the state transport undertaking, which is looking to utilize its existing fleet and infrastructure for freight operations. By entering the cargo sector, KSRTC aims to generate additional revenue streams to support its operational costs.
The successful completion of this first leg of the journey sets the stage for future logistics operations by the corporation, potentially expanding its role in the state's supply chain.