Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is preparing to resume Nurma Bus services on six key routes covering both city and rural areas of Mangalore and surrounding regions. The routes include Kudroli, Janata Colony, Gurupura, Moodushedde, and Surathkal, all of which were previously disrupted due to the pandemic.
The move is part of KSRTC’s strategy to restore public transportation across the coastal belt, starting with routes that were suspended during the COVID-19 lockdowns but remain vital for local connectivity.
In the first phase, operations have already resumed on two major corridors:
- State Bank – Kunjathbail – Kaikamba
- State Bank – Chelairu Padavu – MRPL Colony
The next round of service extensions, expected in the coming days, will include:
- State Bank – Pilikula / Moodushedde
- Moodushedde – State Bank
- State Bank – Kasaragod
- State Bank – Chikkamagaluru
This phased reintroduction is expected to benefit daily commuters, students, and workers travelling from the outskirts to city centres, where dependable public transport options remain limited.
