Baramati Depot Neglect: Buses Held Together by Bricks and Bottles, Poses Risk to Passengers’ Safety
Baramati Depot Neglect: Buses Held Together by Bricks and Bottles, Poses Risk to Passengers' Safety
The ST bus stand in the city has recently been renovated and the most modern and convenient bus stand in the state has been constructed at this place. However, it has come to light that the repair of buses in the depot here is being neglected.
Pune-Baramati non-carrier-non-stop bus service and many buses in shuttle service on various routes have been jammed. The brakes of many buses are supported by bricks, and the glass is supported by a water bottle so that the glass does not fall down.
Passengers are getting better facilities at the new bus stand in Baramati city. However, after going to the bus station, there is a picture of reluctance to give information to the passengers in the helpdesk room. Information is being given that many long-distance buses are closed and you should take another bus. Baramati Bus Stand provides non-carrier service to Pune.
The depot gets maximum income from these buses. Shuttle services are running on Neera, Bhigwan, Walchandnagar, Jejuri routes. The current condition of all these buses is a pathetic picture. Due to this, the risk of accidents is also possible. Many of the buses available at the bus stand are unfit as per the rules of the RTO. Due to this, the passengers are traveling in dire conditions. The seating arrangement in the buses have been messed up.
Some buses are being supported by bricks for braking. The floor is placed to prevent the door from falling. A water bottle is attached so that the glass of the bus does not fall down. Passengers along with some drivers have expressed their expectations that buses in depot should also be of good quality as the bus station has become high quality. There is a picture of such buses running on a large scale especially on rural roads.
A passenger said that as there is no other option in the morning, villagers along with school and college students travel by bus; But no one pays attention to the rickety and dangerous buses. As the bus station is modern, it is expected that buses should be modern as well.
Baramati depot manager said that if bricks, tiles, bottles are placed in buses, they will be removed and repaired. Also, the administration is giving top priority to the safety of passengers and is taking care.
