Bus Services Halted in Gadwal, Disrupting Daily Life
Bus services between Ieeja town and nearby villages, including Pulikal and Kottapalli, have come to a stop, causing major problems for many people. This includes hundreds of students and regular commuters who rely on these buses to go about their daily lives. Although the bad weather that initially caused the suspension of services has improved, the RTC has not yet resumed the bus routes. This delay is more than just an inconvenience; it is seriously affecting the lives of people, especially students from low-income families who depend on these buses to attend school.
Around 300 students from villages like Thuppathrala, Medikonda, Pulikal, Rajapuram, Bainapalli, and Kottapalli travel to Ieeja every day for their education. With the buses not running, these students are missing out on their education, which is a major concern. This situation highlights how important public transportation is in rural areas, where other travel options are either limited or don’t exist at all.
Regular commuters, including women laborers, are also facing difficulties due to the lack of bus services from Ieeja to Raichur. With only a few buses from Karnataka State available, people have been left with no good options for travel. This has made life harder for those who need to commute between Ieeja and Raichur for work, education, and other daily needs. The recent reduction in bus services from Kurnool to Raichur, which used to help students and workers from villages along the route, has made the situation even worse.
Passengers have voiced their frustration, saying that authorities are ignoring their repeated requests to restore the bus services. The need for quick action is crucial, especially considering the close social and economic connections between Ieeja and Raichur. The demand for the return of bus services is not just about making life easier; it’s about allowing people to continue their education, work, and daily activities without unnecessary challenges.
There have also been reports of bad behavior by some bus conductors and drivers on the routes that are still running. Women laborers have complained about buses not stopping at the planned stops and about rude comments from bus staff, especially towards those using free bus passes. This shows a lack of professionalism and respect for passengers, and it calls for immediate action from authorities to ensure that bus staff treat passengers with the respect they deserve.
The situation requires a quick and strong response from the RTC and local authorities. Restoring bus services is vital to avoid further disruptions in the lives of students and other passengers. Authorities also need to address the conduct issues among bus staff to create a safe and respectful environment for all commuters. If these concerns are not addressed soon, it could lead to bigger protests and more unrest, which could easily be avoided with timely action.
