RTC buses to Sabarimala at discount

KHAMMAM: Transport minister P. Ajay Kumar on Sunday announced that TSRTC is hiring out buses to Ayyappa devotees for going to Sabarimala at 10 percent discount.

The minister said those booking the bus need not pay any deposit. They just have to approach depot managers nearest to their location and book the buses.

Ajay Kumar’s offer came after he came to know that private bus operators are fleecing Ayyappa devotees in terms of fare.

He further said RTC will provide free transport facility to two Guruswamis, two cooks, a child swamy below 12 years and an attender. The Guruswamy who books the bus can also travel for free.

The minister said buses will ply as per the route decided by devotees, who can also visit other pilgrim centres while on their return.