THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister AK Saseendran has directed the KSRTC to operate bus services for students to all NEET exam centres in the state on September 13.

The minister's instruction came after a news report published in 'Kerala Kaumudi' pointed out the unavailability of proper travelling facilities for students. Nearly 1.50lakh students will appear for the exam in the state. Apart from special bus services, buses will operate as per 'Bus On-Demand' scheme, the minister said on Monday.

Following this, the KSRTC issued an order urging all unit and regional heads to conduct services by following COVID protocols. The order stated that inspectors and squads will conduct inspection on September 13. Meanwhile, no decision was made regarding the train services on September 13.