As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue plan
Private bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on government-run buses. To mitigate these losses, operators are advocating for a "kilometre scheme" where the state integrates priv…
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Private bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on government-run buses. To mitigate these losses, operators are advocating for a "kilometre scheme" where the state integrates priv…
Free ride for women on West Bengal government-run buses has been a welcome move for many. However, private bus operators say they have been suffering losses due to the outflux of women passengers to …
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