Regardless of Having Buses for Girls, Why Chennai Authority is Portray its Pink Deluxe Buses Pink

Chennai: The Metropolitan Transport Company (MTC) within the metropolis has determined to color a few of its red-coloured buses pink to permit girls within the area to commute comfortably. Nonetheless, Chennai already has pink buses operating just for girls and this choice instantly has puzzled many as these crimson buses are the deluxe buses of the company.

In keeping with a Occasions of India report, lots of the company’s buses are ageing and most of them are pink solely. They’re now being scrapped attributable to put on and tear and newer blue BSVI buses have been launched as pink companies. Nonetheless, the report added that it’s attainable that there may very well be a brief scarcity as the following batch of buses would possibly take a couple of extra weeks to reach.

Therefore, the MTC has determined to transform some crimson deluxe buses, which often function with larger fares, into pink for unusual companies to satisfy the demand. The company has over 700 red-coloured buses and plenty of of those are greater than 5 years outdated, the report added.

The MTC now plans to repaint a couple of buses from every of its 30-odd depots, TOI added citing official paperwork.

“This transfer will enable girls to journey comfortably. However, upkeep of crimson buses additionally wants to enhance, as there is a vital scarcity of spare components. Mechanics typically have to attend weeks to switch elements,” Okay Anbazhagan, Common Secretary of TN Transport Employees’ (Cease-Corruption) Federation, stated whereas welcoming the choice, quoted TOI.

“Many pink buses, comparable to these on Minjur routes, are rickety but packed, underscoring the necessity for dependable autos. With almost half of MTC’s 3,100-strong fleet designated as unusual companies, increasing pink buses will likely be a giant enhance for metropolis commuters,” stated Santhapriyan Kamaraj from TNSTC Lovers, a bunch advocating for public transport.