Kadamba Transport corporation Limited

KTCL makes sure that all their buses leaving the depot are properly sanitised. A solution of sodium hydrochloride is utilized to keep the surfaces clean and hygienic. The state-run transport corporation makes sure all norms are in place as safety is foremost. #GoaFightsCovid19

KTCL renovated 9 buses, to make space to carry groceries to different villages. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Department of Civil supplies. #GoaFightsCovid19

45 tourists from Ahmedabad, Gujarat ; who were stranded in Goa, due to the lockdown, have safely reached their hometown. The KTCL buses reached Gujarat yesterday at 4pm. We’d like to show our gratitude towards the Goa govt and KTCL, for coming forward and lending a helping hand.

Stranded tourists from Surat and Ahmedabad who were stuck here since March 2020 are being safely dropped back to their respective home towns. Goa Police granted permission to Mr Gopal Patel, for two KTCL buses from NSS to take these tourists back to Gujarat.

KTCL has commenced regular operations, as per Govt demands. A count of 146 staff are on duty at different bus stands, depots and at the Head Office. 2 buses have been put into service at Molle, carrying quarantined migrant workers with the permission of the Additional Collector.

On the 19th of March 2020, the whole of KTCL came to halt, as all operations were suspended. But traffic controlling officers,and supervisors were called on duty. To oversee to any emergencies,especially at night. #GoaFightsCovid19

On the 28th March 2020, KTCL commenced operations of supplying cooked food to migrants and labourers accordingly. The total operation was carried out on the directives of Mr. Shashank Trivedy and Mr. Mangaldas Gaonkar). #GoaFightsCovid19

Steps taken to eradicate COVID-19 by KTCL highlighted by the media. Thermal guns are being used to check body temperatures, a safety precaution, brought in by the State govt. These non-contact guns can record the body temperature from 5-10 meters away. #Goa #GoaFightsCovid19

On 18th March 2020, KTCL employees prepared for a complete sanitization of all bus stands. All the employees were well equipped with accessories to help sanitize the bus stands. #GoaFightsCovid19

On 18th March 2020, ex employees of KTCL sanitized a temporary bus stand at Sakhali. #GoaFightsCovid19 #StaySafe #StayHome

On 18th March 2020, 4 buses were duly sanitised and stationed at the airport to carry foreigners and NRIs to ESIC hospital for check up. This operation continued till 24th March, where the last aircraft landed at Dabolim airport.

On the 9th of March 2020, Shri Venancio Furtado, Managing Director of KTCL conducted a programme to sensitize all Heads of the department and officers. They were apprised, and told about discipline to be maintained at the workplace, so as to arrest the spread of the virus.

The State govt, has supplied medical infrared thermometers. These will be used to check govt employees before they board the bus. These thermometers are non-contact based, and can check a person's temperature from 5-10 cms distance. #GoaFightsCOVID19

Dr. Annette, Epidemiologist of the Urban Health centre conducted a session, sensitizing KTCL employees in Margoa. On taking precautions against COVID-19, at home and on duty too. The same session was conducted by Dr. Naik of Asilio hospital at the Porvorim depot respectively.

On 8th March 2020 Shri Sanjay Ghate, General Manager of KTCL gave a talk on COVID19 to ex-employees and working staff of Kadamba residing at Valpoi. This programme was conducted at Valpoi bus stand where a total of about 50 staff had attended the programme. #GoaFightsCOVID19

There will be boards and hoardings displayed at all bus stands. Namely at Panaji, Margao, Mapusa, Canacona and Pernem emphasising preventive measures to be taken by public regarding COVID -19.

KTCL are going to be introducing special buses for government staff. There are certain allocated areas, both in North and South Goa. All govt employees are requested to carry their id, masks, and keep social distancing while travelling in the bus. #Covid_19

33 Iranian nationals were transported to Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International airport. Hon. MLA of Vasco and Chairman of KTCL Mr. Carlos Almeida co-ordinated with Mr. Ahmed Namazi and Consul General of Iran to have these nationals safely moved back to their country.

Bus Transport facility is available for Government Servants only with effect from 15/04/2020.. 50% of seating capacity of the bus will only be allowed.. Please cooperate with the staff of KTCL #Social #Distancing to be #Strictly followed. Always #Carry Your own #Sanitizer.

Vasco MLA and Hon'ble Chairman of K.T.C.L, Carlos Almeida carried out a cleanliness drive to stop spreading CORONA VIRUS at Vasco bus stand. The same was carried out at Margao bus stand too. And the same drive will be carried out at all bus stands of KADAMBA TRANSPORT CORP. LTD.