More state buses on road for women’s free commute

Kolkata: West Bengal’s state transport undertakings are scrambling to maximise the number of their buses on the roads following a significant surge in commuters after the state’s announcement of free bus rides for women.Transport officials are rapidly repairing and deploying grounded vehicles. “We are trying to maximise fleet utilization,” a senior transport department official said. “A lot of buses are being deployed after repair. This has become imperative after the govt announced free rides for women.”. Officials pointed out that the administration was determined to increase high-frequency runs so that passengers were not left waiting for long intervals at stops. Maintenance yards are now working on tight schedule to keep every available bus on the road.