Kochi: Private bus operators can ply in non-profitable routes manned by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, the High Court observed Friday.
Justice C K Abdul Rahim made the oral observation while considering a batch of petitions by former employees seeking pensionary benefits.
The court also said a constructive plan should be brought to restructure the KSRTC.
The state—owned corporation informed the court that its monthly revenue was Rs. 150 crore a month and expenses touched Rs. 239 crore. There was heavy pension liability every month, it said.
The court said it was desirable to permit private operators in non-profitable routes of KSRTC.
KSRTC was also directed to place before the court its restructuring plans by September 19.