Reaching home during Onam has become a challenging task for hundreds of Keralites working in neighbouring States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
While the ticket fare of luxury coaches that are operating between Kerala and neighbouring States has gone up manifold, and no reserved seats or berths available in trains, a large number of passengers have been forced to opt for pool vehicles. There are also complaints that inter-State buses from cities like Bengaluru are charging exorbitant rates during the season.
