KSRTC Conductor Suspended After Allegedly Questioning Student's Gender on Free Bus Ticket
A KSRTC conductor in Kerala was suspended after allegedly insulting a Plus Two student who requested a free ticket on a Priyadarshini bus, which offers free travel for women. The conductor reportedly mistook the girl, who had a shaved head, for a boy and initially issued a paid ticket. A case was filed under sections related to obscene acts and insulting a woman's modesty. The conductor denied any insult, calling it a misunderstanding, and the police are investigating.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, news18, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 27 Sept, 04:02 pm. Other outlets followed.