Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Dec 6: A long-anticipated interstate private bus service connecting Kasargod to Mudipu via the Malnad highway commenced operations on December 6, fulfilling the aspirations of rural residents in the region.
Two ultra-modern buses, operated by the reputed Kasargod-based Mahalaxmi Travels, launched their services on the morning of Friday, December 6.
First bus schedule:
• Departs Permude at 6:25 am, reaches Kasargod at 7:23 am.
• Leaves Kasargod at 7:42 am, arrives Mudipu at 10:30 am via Permude at 9:00 am.
• Departs Mudipu at 11:30 am, arrives Permude at 12:50 pm and Kasargod at 1:48 pm.
• Leaves Kasargod at 2:05 pm, reaches Permude at 3:03 pm and Mudipu at 4:30 pm.
• Departs Mudipu at 5:05 pm, reaches Permude at 6:25 pm and Kasargod at 7:23 pm.
• Leaves Kasargod at 7:35 pm, arrives Permude at 8:33 pm and halts there.
Second bus schedule:
• Departs Kumble at 7:12 am, reaches Permude at 8:00 am and Mudipu at 9:30 am.
• Leaves Mudipu at 10:20 am, arrives Permude at 11:50 am and Kasargod at 12:50 pm.
• Departs Kasargod at 1:15 pm, reaches Permude at 2:13 pm and Mudipu at 3:40 pm.
• Leaves Mudipu at 4:10 pm, arrives Permude at 5:40 pm and Kasargod at 6:38 pm.
• Departs Kasargod at 6:45 pm, reaches Seetangoli at 7:18 pm, and halts at Kumble at 7:30 pm.
Route details:
Both buses travel through rural areas of Kasargod district, covering Vidyanagara, Uliyathadka, Seetangoli, Angadimogaru, Permude, Chevaru, Paivalike, Bayikatte, Miyapadavu, Morattane, Majeerpalla, Pavala, Moorugoli, and Hoo Hakuva Kallu, before reaching Mudipu.
This service is expected to significantly benefit residents of rural areas along the route, providing convenient and reliable transportation options.