Bhopal Public Transport Crisis: City Bus Fleet Falls From 350+ To Around 60 In Four Years
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): With around 365 days remaining in Mayor Malti Rai's current tenure, Bhopal's public transport system has emerged as one of the biggest areas of concern for Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC). The number of buses operated through Bhopal City Link Limited (BCLL), which stood at around 356 in 2022, has now fallen to roughly 60, leaving thousands of commuters struggling for…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The city's public transport system is facing a severe crisis, with the number of buses operated by Bhopal City Link Limited dropping from over 350 in 2022 to approximately 60, leaving thousands of commuters struggling. Mayor Malti Rai took charge in August 2022, and in her first four years, the Opposition has accused her of failing to address basic service issues despite annual budgets of Rs 3,500-4,000 crore.
More than 150 buses are reportedly idle, and several others are unfit for regular operations, affecting around 1.5 lakh daily commuters. The Opposition has also raised concerns over poor road conditions, inadequate water supply, sanitation problems, and other unresolved issues.
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