Kolkata: The West Bengal govt is set to revive night bus services in Kolkata to support round-the-clock economy and improve urban mobility, Transport and Labour Minister Arjun Singh said on Monday.
Speaking after visiting the Public Vehicles Department (PVD), the city’s principal Regional Transport Office (RTO), Singh said the govt was working to create a 24×7 business ecosystem that would require dependable public transport late at night.
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“Our investment committee has been considering the operation of clusters of shops and markets in designated zones that can function throughout the day,” Singh said. “We are exploring ways to re-engage them in a constructive manner so that they assist citizens rather than exploit them,” Singh said. He said that while the digitisation of transport services had made several processes more transparent and accessible online, some citizens, particularly senior citizens, continued to face difficulties using digital platforms.
The move is expected to benefit employees on night shifts, including those in the IT, healthcare, hospitality, logistics and retail sectors, while also supporting businesses that operate beyond conventional hours. During his visit to the PVD office, the minister also acknowledged the long-standing problem of touts operating at RTOs. Download the TOI App.