Daijiworld Media Network – Sullia (MS)

Sullia, Jan 7: A distressing incident unfolded on Saturday, January 6, as a KSRTC bus conductor compelled a 75-year-old man to disembark from the bus midway simply because he lacked the exact change to purchase a ticket.

The incident took place at Noojibalthila.

The victim, Babu Gowda (75), a resident of Shantiguri, had boarded the KSRTC bus on its route from Kallugudde to Uppinangady.

Upon presenting a Rs 200 currency note to the conductor, he was forced to alight at Goliadka for not having the necessary change.

Witnesses reported that despite Babu Gowda's plea to settle the difference at the end of the journey, the conductor remained adamant and compelled the elderly passenger to leave the bus.

The incident has sparked outrage among passengers and the public, condemning the conductor's behavior. 

Given the limited availability of buses in rural areas and persistent pleas from villagers for increased services, such incidents only exacerbate the challenges faced by rural residents. The lack of a more responsive approach from the government to address transportation issues compounds the difficulties for people in these regions.