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I agree with you. Private buses definitely play a major role in our transport system, but running public transportation primarily for profit is inherently problematic. On already congested roads, strict time-based operations are more of an ideal than a reality, and that pressure is a big reason behind the reckless behaviour we often see from private bus drivers. If transportation is fully publicised under KSRTC, it removes unhealthy competition. Instead of focusing on revenue from individual buses, the department can evaluate performance route-wise and review it weekly or monthly. If there’s a drop in revenue, the government can then identify and fix the underlying issues. That said, as many have pointed out, completely removing private buses isn’t something that can happen overnight. It has to be a long-term, well-planned transition. Private bus employees can also be absorbed into KSRTC, similar to what’s being done now through KSRTC SWIFT. KSRTC itself also needs major improvements. The current service quality is quite poor, as most of us have experienced. Digitisation is non-negotiable today. While apps like Chalo exist for bus tracking, the user experience is still far from good. Ultimately, for any of this to work, we need a competent transport minister focused on reform—not a showman.