The Latest Breaking News from Goshree

No need to withdraw notification on city entry of Gohsree buses, says MLA

Vypeen MLA Unnikrishnan says stakeholders critical of notification on city entry of buses from Goshree islands must wait till RTO takes call. Govt can amend provisions if commuting hassles persist. Notification partly nationalised, curbs on operating more than 25 km on nationalised routes. KSRTC buses from Ernakulam Boat Jetty to…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

Transport department issues final notification for city entry of private buses from Goshree islands

Transport Dept. has issued a final notification allowing private buses from Goshree Islands to enter the city, after two decades. This fulfills a promise made by K.N. Unnikrishnan, MLA, in his poll manifesto. The notification follows legal procedures and will benefit 25 lakh people in Vypeen and beyond, who rely…

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Residents’ body to resume agitation demanding city entry of Goshree buses

FRAG to resume agitation over non-committal Transport dept. on city entry of private buses from Goshree Isl. Meetings, poster campaigns, display boards to apprise islanders of govt. assurances. No results from meetings with Transport Minister, people forced to buy vehicles. Each family would have saved ₹1.50 lakh if buses were…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023