Thiruvananthapuram, Thursday, November 24, 2011: Transport Minister VS Sivakumar said that the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) would launch 26 new buses for special services for the on-going Mandala- Makaravilakku pilgrim season at Sabarimala.

Speaking to the reporters here on Thursday, Minister added that necessary steps would be taken to improve the basic facilities at Pappanamcode service center. The various demands of the KSRTC employees would be taken into consideration, he added.