Archive · 20 Jul 2026
BJP Revives West Bengal Transport
The Transport Minister of West Bengal, Arjun Singh, has accused the previous TMC regime of allowing a syndicate-police nexus to destroy the public transport infrastructure.
He announced plans to revive the sector, including restoring tram services in Kolkata and modernizing bus terminals.
The BJP government has ordered 450 new buses and plans to operate 3,000 luxury buses connecting West Bengal with other parts of the country.
The Assembly passed a budget of Rs 3,004 crore for the Transport Department for 2026-27.
The government has also implemented a scheme for free bus travel for women, which has cost Rs 1.34 crore since its launch on June 1.
BJP government plans to revive West Bengal's public transport sector, including restoring tram services in Kolkata.
Allegations of a syndicate-police nexus destroying public transport infrastructure during the TMC regime.
450 new buses ordered and 3,000 luxury buses planned to connect West Bengal with other parts of the country.
Assembly passed a budget of Rs 3,004 crore for the Transport Department for 2026-27.
Government implemented free bus travel for women, costing Rs 1.34 crore since June 1.
- Who
- Arjun Singh, Transport Minister of West Bengal
- What
- Allegations of a syndicate-police nexus destroying public transport infrastructure and plans to revive the sector
- When
- Announced on July 20
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To address the poor condition of the public transport system and implement improvements
BJP Government
Previous TMC Regime
Public Transport Condition
BJP Government
The BJP government is taking steps to revive the public transport sector, including restoring tram services in Kolkata and modernizing bus terminals.
Previous TMC Regime
The previous TMC regime's wrong decisions and policies severely affected the public transport sector, leading to defunct bus services and revenue loss.
Syndicate and Police Nexus
BJP Government
The BJP government alleges that a nexus between syndicates and a section of the police destroyed the public transport infrastructure during the TMC regime.
Previous TMC Regime
The TMC regime is accused of allowing illegal syndicates and extortion rackets to siphon off government revenue.
- Budget Allocation
- Rs 3,004 crore for the Transport Department for 2026-27
- New Buses Ordered
- 450 new buses for state transport undertakings
- Luxury Buses
- 3,000 luxury buses planned to connect West Bengal with other parts of the country
- Free Bus Travel for Women
- Rs 1.34 crore spent since the launch on June 1
- Unregistered Trucks
- Around 4,000 unregistered trucks found operating in Birbhum district
- Penalties Recovered
- Rs 40 lakh recovered in a single day