KOCHI: Fort Kochi will soon have a number of bus services to all major tourist destinations in the state. As of now there are only a few direct services from Fort Kochi to the holiday spots in the state. “There are plans to start the services at the earliest. The corporation authorities have agreed to provide infrastructure facilities at the tourist complex near Fort Kochi bus stand. But only the ground work has been done so far and we cannot start the services without proper arrangement. Once we are given the office space and other facilities we will start the services,” said a KSRTC official. The KSRTC officials added that they would be able to start the next level of planning only if the corporation completes the maintenance work of the building. “Everything from the number of services to the destinations should be decided,” the official said. Fort Kochi councillor Antony Kureethara said the work has already started and is expected to be completed in a month. “The tourist complex which has been lying idle for a long time will be revived and a portion will be given to the KSRTC. There will be an office, a ticket counter and a room for the drivers to rest. We started the work five days ago and it will be completed in a month’s time,” he said. The services will be a boon to the tourists who will have easy access to all other tourist spots. “There is a good percentage of budget tourists coming to Fort Kochi. They generally prefer public transport rather than hiring taxis. It will be definitely beneficial to them and I feel there will not be any shortage of passengers during the season. As of now we are arranging special services in tourist buses to all other tourist destinations,” says Antony, a tourist home owner.
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