This heartwarming story of a Kerala couple who operate a bus together is viral
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A heartwarming story of a couple from Kerala who operate a bus together as the driver and conductor is viral online. The clip has over 1 million views.
Do you want to listen to a wholesome story? Well, that shouldn't even be a question. So, an adorable tale of a couple from Kerala is winning hearts online. The couple named Giri and Thara currently operate a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus together. It is not like any other bus, we must say that. For locals at the Haripad KSRTC depot in Alappuzha district, the bus is something totally extraordinary as it has a music system, CCTV and is beautifully decorated from inside. A video featuring the bus and the couple's story is viral and is just too good to miss out on.
The now-viral video was posted on Facebook by Iype Vallikadan. The clip features the bus that is totally different from the buses in Kerala. How you ask? Well, there are six CCTV cameras for passenger safety, emergency switches, a music system for a comfortable journey, automatic air freshener, dolls and decorations to entertain the children and an LED destination board installed in the vehicle.
As per the video, Giri and Thara have made this bus so beautiful by spending money from their own pockets. They have many fans as well. In fact, passengers who regularly travel on this bus have even started several WhatsApp groups.
Watch the viral video here:
Needless to say, Giri and Thara's video featuring their unique bus went viral online with over 1 million views.
“Every day we get up at 1.15 AM and reach the depot by 2 AM," Thara said in the video. "Then Giri cleans the bus and our duty starts at 5.50 AM," Thara added with a smile. But, their story does not end here. Actually, Thara and Giri, who recently got married, have an over 20-year- old love story. They met when Giri was 26 and Thara was 24. Their marriage was almost confirmed but their horoscopes didn't match. However, they got married during the Covid-19 lockdown.
