Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Kolkata Bus Owners Face Rising Costs Due to Potholed Roads
Imagine buses driving on roads full of holes and puddles.
These bad roads are making buses break down and cost more to fix.
The water in the puddles is damaging important parts of the buses, like sensors.
This means buses can't make as many trips, and owners are spending extra money.
Some bus owners are wondering if the government should help pay for repairs since the roads are in such poor shape.
Potholes and waterlogging on city roads are causing breakdowns and increasing repair costs for buses.
Bus owners are struggling to complete their daily trips due to road conditions.
BS-6 buses with sensors are particularly vulnerable to damage from water.
Repairing sensors can cost around ₹5,000, with additional costs for other parts.
Some bus owners question whether the government should be accountable for road maintenance expenses.
- Who
- Private bus owners and commuters in the city.
- What
- Potholes and waterlogging are causing breakdowns, increasing costs, and reducing the number of bus trips in the city.
- When
- The article does not specify a timeframe.
- Where
- Belgharia Expressway, VIP Road, EM Bypass, Taratala Road, Kona Expressway, and the Bally-Karunamoyee route.
- Why
- Poor road conditions are leading to mechanical issues, increased repair costs, and reduced service frequency.
Bus Owners
Government
Accountability for Road Maintenance
Bus Owners
The government should be held accountable for road maintenance.
Government
The government's responsibility in this matter isn't stated.
- Affected Routes
- Belgharia Expressway, VIP Road, EM Bypass, Taratala Road, Kona Expressway
- Reported Issue
- Potholes, waterlogged roads
- Cost to Repair Sensor
- ₹5,000
- Grease Replacement Cost
- ₹6,000
- Buses out of Service on One Route
- 7 out of 24 on the Bally-Karunamoyee route
