Archive · 27 May 2025
Kolkata Route 39 Buses Resume, Face Congestion and Disputes
After a two-day pause, Route 39 buses in Kolkata are back, but with a new path that's causing problems.
Instead of their old route, buses now go through a busy road, making trips longer and less frequent.
Bus drivers say it's hard to get through because cars are parked on the road.
This change has also upset the auto drivers, who think the buses are taking away their customers.
The auto drivers want the buses to stay off their roads.
Passengers are stuck in the middle of this situation, dealing with longer travel times and more traffic.
Both sides are feeling the impact of the changes.
Routes 39 and 39A/2 buses resumed service after a two-day suspension.
A modified route through Tiljala Road has caused traffic congestion and longer trip times.
Bus operators have urged police to clear illegal parking.
Auto operators claim buses are affecting their passenger base.
Commuters face longer travel times and increased congestion.
- Who
- Route 39 and 39A/2 bus operators, auto operators, and commuters
- What
- Resumption of bus services on Routes 39 and 39A/2 with a modified route, leading to congestion and disputes.
- When
- Operations resumed on Monday after a two-day suspension
- Where
- Kolkata, specifically the routes 39 and 39A/2
- Why
- Route modification, traffic bottlenecks, and disputes between bus and auto operators
Auto Operators
Bus Operators
Route Modification
Auto Operators
Auto operators want restriction on bus movement to protect their route to Esplanade.
Bus Operators
Bus operators struggle with extended trip durations and reduced frequency due to traffic.
Passenger Base
Auto Operators
Auto operators claim buses are impacting their income and passenger numbers.
Bus Operators
Bus operators seek police intervention to clear illegal parking causing traffic bottlenecks.
- Number of buses on Route 39
- 60
- Number of buses on Route 39A/2
- 18
- Original Route Path
- Picnic Garden-Battala-Kusthia Mor-Bondel Bridge-Rifle Range Road
- Revised Route Path
- Tarikhana Mor and Tiljala Road
- Route 39 Path
- CIT Road to Moulali and then to the Calcutta High Court
- Route 39A/2 Path
- VIP Bazar via Theatre Road or Park Street to Howrah via MG Road