Kolkata Buses Shift from Blue-and-White to Saffron Under New Administration

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Kolkata's government buses are changing from blue-and-white to saffron, with officials citing modernization.
Critics argue operational issues like staff shortages are ignored, while commuters prioritize reliability and frequency over the symbolic color change.

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Kolkata's government buses are changing from blue-and-white to saffron, with officials citing modernization. Critics argue operational issues like staff shortages are ignored, while commuters prioritize reliability and frequency over the symbolic color change.

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