In Kerala, Karinkunnam villagers’ community‑run “Janakeeyan” bus, funded in 2008 by 76 contributors who each pitched in ₹10,000, ceased operations on August 2, after 17 years. The combined impacts of pandemic‑induced low ridership and loss of nearly ₹3 lakh trapped in a cooperative bank stressed finances. Students and daily commuters now face hardships without this vital transport link.