Daijiworld Media Network - Sullia (SP)

Sullia, Oct 31: On the issue of overbearing attitude shown by the conductor of a KSRTC bus, two children contacted the helpline and got their grievances redressed on the spot.

Arya Kadya, a fourth standard student and son of Kadya Reshma Yatish from Madappady, and Hritik, son of Pavitra Mahesh couple, who is an eighth standard student, had boarded a bus going to Guthigar at Sullia. The conductor issued full ticket to Arya Kadya. The boy noticed the mistake and asked the conductor to issue him a half ticket as he is a student. But the conductor said his ticket was issued and therefore nothing could be done. The children then sent massage to the helpline number exhibited in the bus, explaining what had happened.

Representational mage

The department acted immediately and asked the conductor over phone to set right the mistake. Before the children got down, the conductor modified the ticket and refunded the balance amount. The department's prompt action has come in for praise from the people.