Archive · 8 Dec 2025

Kolkata's Bus System Crisis and Future

Kolkata's Bus System Crisis and Future

Kolkata's bus system is in trouble.

There used to be 6,000 buses, but now there are fewer than 2,000.

This means people have to wait longer for buses and more are using autos and two-wheelers.

A special event called 'The City as a Museum' is honoring these buses, but the real problem is that the bus companies aren't making enough money.

People had a meeting and suggested ways to fix this, like adding more buses, making them electric, and making sure they go to all the important places.

They also want to make sure the buses are safe and can be tracked in real-time.

All these changes would help the environment and make it easier for people to get around the city.

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