Passengers Endure Pathetic Conditions as HRTC Buses Crumble on Chopal Routes
CHOPAL: The public transport services in Chopal subdivision is in disarray.
As many as five buses are out of order and stranded at Nerwa, Chopal, Deha for that last month. Two buses didn't come from Shimla today.
There are 18 bus routes opoerating from Shimla, the two routes are not running. These are left passengers stranded and without services in Chopal subdivision.
Some buses being operated have run their life. The drivers say they have drive buses which have crossed 8 lakh km and run the risk for the passengers.
There is bus service to Pulbahal from Chopal. Local routes are being operated in more than four roads as there are no buses.
The deplorable state of HRTC buses servicing the Chopal routes has sparked outrage among passengers, who face frequent breakdowns and delays. Ramshackle buses, unfit for the road, are being deployed by the HRTC in the Chopal subdivision, leaving travelers stranded and frustrated more oftenthN not.
Reports from passengers reveal issues, including engine and gear failures, that cause buses to halt unexpectedly mid-journey.
One can see the ramshackle buses stranded on the roads every now and then.
Many of these buses, long overdue for the scrap heap, are still in service, forcing passengers to endure a bumpy and unreliable ride.
The local Congress leaders have shown little concern for the situation, leaving the community feeling neglected and alienated.
Adding to the misery is the abysmal condition of the roads in Chopal. Potholes and poor maintenance further exacerbate the plight of commuters, who not only contend with substandard buses but also treacherous travel conditions.
The combination of dilapidated buses and deteriorating roads creates a hazardous environment for everyone on these routes.
Despite claims from the HRTC manager that the buses are properly maintained and ready for service, passengers dismiss these assertions as hollow.
They accuse the HRTC of deliberately assigning the worst buses to Chopal, pointing out that even local transport within the subdivision is in dire straits. Small mishaps and breakdowns are now a common sight, with passengers bearing the brunt of this
