Kochi Wheels United LLP, one of the groups of private bus operators in a new venture to integrate city transport as part of Kochi metro development plans, had an auspicious beginning on Wednesday with a total of 140 buses in the partnership contributing the day’s collection to the government’s fund for treating cancer patients.
The programme was inaugurated in different sectors of the city - at Aluva, Palarivattom, Kannamaly and Pookkattupady. K.M. Navaz, Kochi Wheels designated partner, said the buses in the partnership would pool their collection to avoid competition.
The inauguration of the programme at Palarivattom around 8 a.m. was witnessed by a large group of bus riders, who had gathered to find out about the new venture.
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The money that was collected on Wednesday would be formally handed over to the government fund for cancer patients at a later occasion, said Mr. Navaz.