REVIEW
ROUTE - THIRUVANTHAPURAM - ERNAKULAM
OPERATOR: KERALA RTC
BUS TYPE: VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE
Again got a chance to travel in Volvo B9R. For a change,this time choosed KERALA RTC Volvo B9R..Inorder to attend an official programe, decided to visit thiruvanthapuram . The journey from ERNAKULAM - THIRUVANTHAPURAM was with KSRTC Fast passenger& So decided to return in Kerala RTC B9R
ABOUT BUS
The bus was belongs to KERALA RTC THIRUVANTHAPURAM depo which doing Thiruvanthapuram -Ernakulam- Palakadu -Coimbatore- Salem -banglore. The bus was highly maintained . The seats are also provides a great comfort which looks fresh. The interior of the bus was kept clean . The bus have 2 Sasung LCD TV. Just like interior, the exterior was also kepts cleaned. the bus was washed . The main important factor is that there was no scartches on the bus..CREDIT to Captain...
ABOUT JOURNEY
departing time - 3:15pm
Actual departing time - 3:15pm
Pickup point: THIRUVANTHAPURAM , CENTRAL BUS STAND
Around 3:00pm the bus arrived to the picking slot from the garage. This was the fisrt picking point of the bus . Moreover this bus was started form here onwards. The bus have 2 Crewmembers including one Driver & Conductor. Both of them wears light blue colour shirt and black pant. The driver guy was a smart middle aged person. The bus have only less number of reservations. So they took peoples who are travelling to other destinations like Thrissur, Palakadu , Ernakulam , coimbatore e.tc. The Conductor fills the almsot all seats with in seconds. The departing procedures were very simple. With in seconds the driver entered into the bus. At sharp 3:15pm , the KERALARTC BANGLORE MONSTER, started to move, without any time delay
.. The thiruvanthapuram town was busy with huge traffic. But without taking risk, he handled the whole traffic. The driving was calm and quiet. ATLAS, UNIVERSAL, A1, KALLADA where already arrived Thriuvanthapuram ( Thamapnoor), for picking passengers. This service was the fisrt service fro mThiruvanthapuram depo to Banglore. After 10 minutes, a malayalam movie started to play. The sound of the music system was also kepts normal inorder to make chance for sleeping. The bus stopped in two bus stops inorder to pick passengers. The CONDUCTOR was very smart who behaved too softly to passengers.
Without any delay , the reached Kazhakootam. The area was completely blocked with heavy traffic. From Kazhakootam, headed towards Kollam . ATLAS TRAVELS Trivndrum - Banglore Volvo B9R was already lined infront of our bus. Our driver honked the horn and overtaked ATLAS at Attingal.There after am falled into a small sleep. The A/C was kept normal. Heavy honking in KOLLAM town disturbed my sleep. Kollam town was busy traffic. In Kollam , ATLAS B9R Overtake our Volvo . Picked somemore passengers from Kollam & headed towards Alapuzha. The bus was full with passengers. The road from Kollam - Alpuzha was narrow and busy with cars and heavy trucks. At Karnagapally , again traffic tied . The bus consumed more than 30 minutes to cover the Karunagapilly traffic. Frm Karunagapilly, the driver started to speed up the monster& hitted the ultimate speed 80km/hr. The driving was always smooth.The driving was always smooth.From there, headed to Kayamkulam
Bus stopped infront of Hotel near Kayamkulam for a small 15 minute teabrake at 6:00pm. After 15 minute teabrake, the journey restarted. Around 6:45 pm , we reached Alapuzha. Picked some more passengers. With in seconds, the bus crossed Alapuzha city and headed to Cherthala. Cherthala was also busy with huge traffic. At Cherthala, again met ATLAS Volvo B9R. The road was busy with traffic. Thereafter reached Aroor Tolla plaza. The four lane road was bsuy with traffic. But our drived choosed correct lines and e avided the frequent cutting of lanes, which provided a smooth journey. Around 8:30pm , we reached Kudannor signal. From there , headed to my destination Vytilla. Around 8:45pm, reached Vytilla signal. It takes around 15 minute to cross Vytilla signal. From there , the bus took a U- TURN and headed to Vytilla mobility. At last my destination arrived and reached Vytilla hub at 9:05pm
SUMMARY
The Journey was smooth and comforatble. No rushed driving . The Horn used also minimum. The crewmembers were very friendly
RATING
Driving : 4/5
comfort :5/5(unbeatable maintaince)
Timing :4/5
Crewmemebers behaviour:5/5
Does I try this service again???? : Am not a regular passenger in this route. If I got a chance, surely i will try this service
THANKS TO EVERYBODY FOR READING MY, REVIEW
ROUTE - THIRUVANTHAPURAM - ERNAKULAM
OPERATOR: KERALA RTC
BUS TYPE: VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE
Again got a chance to travel in Volvo B9R. For a change,this time choosed KERALA RTC Volvo B9R..Inorder to attend an official programe, decided to visit thiruvanthapuram . The journey from ERNAKULAM - THIRUVANTHAPURAM was with KSRTC Fast passenger& So decided to return in Kerala RTC B9R
ABOUT BUS
The bus was belongs to KERALA RTC THIRUVANTHAPURAM depo which doing Thiruvanthapuram -Ernakulam- Palakadu -Coimbatore- Salem -banglore. The bus was highly maintained . The seats are also provides a great comfort which looks fresh. The interior of the bus was kept clean . The bus have 2 Sasung LCD TV. Just like interior, the exterior was also kepts cleaned. the bus was washed . The main important factor is that there was no scartches on the bus..CREDIT to Captain...
ABOUT JOURNEY
departing time - 3:15pm
Actual departing time - 3:15pm
Pickup point: THIRUVANTHAPURAM , CENTRAL BUS STAND
Around 3:00pm the bus arrived to the picking slot from the garage. This was the fisrt picking point of the bus . Moreover this bus was started form here onwards. The bus have 2 Crewmembers including one Driver & Conductor. Both of them wears light blue colour shirt and black pant. The driver guy was a smart middle aged person. The bus have only less number of reservations. So they took peoples who are travelling to other destinations like Thrissur, Palakadu , Ernakulam , coimbatore e.tc. The Conductor fills the almsot all seats with in seconds. The departing procedures were very simple. With in seconds the driver entered into the bus. At sharp 3:15pm , the KERALARTC BANGLORE MONSTER, started to move, without any time delay
.. The thiruvanthapuram town was busy with huge traffic. But without taking risk, he handled the whole traffic. The driving was calm and quiet. ATLAS, UNIVERSAL, A1, KALLADA where already arrived Thriuvanthapuram ( Thamapnoor), for picking passengers. This service was the fisrt service fro mThiruvanthapuram depo to Banglore. After 10 minutes, a malayalam movie started to play. The sound of the music system was also kepts normal inorder to make chance for sleeping. The bus stopped in two bus stops inorder to pick passengers. The CONDUCTOR was very smart who behaved too softly to passengers. Without any delay , the reached Kazhakootam. The area was completely blocked with heavy traffic. From Kazhakootam, headed towards Kollam . ATLAS TRAVELS Trivndrum - Banglore Volvo B9R was already lined infront of our bus. Our driver honked the horn and overtaked ATLAS at Attingal.There after am falled into a small sleep. The A/C was kept normal. Heavy honking in KOLLAM town disturbed my sleep. Kollam town was busy traffic. In Kollam , ATLAS B9R Overtake our Volvo . Picked somemore passengers from Kollam & headed towards Alapuzha. The bus was full with passengers. The road from Kollam - Alpuzha was narrow and busy with cars and heavy trucks. At Karnagapally , again traffic tied . The bus consumed more than 30 minutes to cover the Karunagapilly traffic. Frm Karunagapilly, the driver started to speed up the monster& hitted the ultimate speed 80km/hr. The driving was always smooth.The driving was always smooth.From there, headed to Kayamkulam
Bus stopped infront of Hotel near Kayamkulam for a small 15 minute teabrake at 6:00pm. After 15 minute teabrake, the journey restarted. Around 6:45 pm , we reached Alapuzha. Picked some more passengers. With in seconds, the bus crossed Alapuzha city and headed to Cherthala. Cherthala was also busy with huge traffic. At Cherthala, again met ATLAS Volvo B9R. The road was busy with traffic. Thereafter reached Aroor Tolla plaza. The four lane road was bsuy with traffic. But our drived choosed correct lines and e avided the frequent cutting of lanes, which provided a smooth journey. Around 8:30pm , we reached Kudannor signal. From there , headed to my destination Vytilla. Around 8:45pm, reached Vytilla signal. It takes around 15 minute to cross Vytilla signal. From there , the bus took a U- TURN and headed to Vytilla mobility. At last my destination arrived and reached Vytilla hub at 9:05pm
SUMMARY
The Journey was smooth and comforatble. No rushed driving . The Horn used also minimum. The crewmembers were very friendly
RATING
Driving : 4/5
comfort :5/5(unbeatable maintaince)
Timing :4/5
Crewmemebers behaviour:5/5
Does I try this service again???? : Am not a regular passenger in this route. If I got a chance, surely i will try this service
THANKS TO EVERYBODY FOR READING MY, REVIEW
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| photo taken when Kerala rtc Volvo b9r stopped at kayamkulam for tea brake |
Ticket charge?
ReplyDeleteOh sorry.i forget to mention ticket charge. Thanks for pointing it
DeleteFARE ( including Reservation Charge) = 291 + 20
= 311
FARE ( with out reservation) = 291
happy to hear that ksrtc Is maintaining the bus perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteMultiaxles are well maintained.
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