October 7th 2024.
The city of Rourkela is facing a major issue with the 'Mo Bus' service due to lack of proper maintenance. This has caused a great inconvenience to the passengers, who are now experiencing frequent breakdowns and cancellations of these public transport buses. Unfortunately, there seems to be no immediate solution in sight for this problem, leaving the commuters in a difficult situation.
One resident of Rourkela, Susant Biswal, shared his experience of frequently traveling to Bonai for work and purchasing a monthly pass for the 'Mo Bus'. However, he has faced multiple delays and breakdowns in the past month, causing him to arrive late for his official engagements. Similar complaints have been reported from various routes, highlighting the widespread issue of poor maintenance. The 'Mo Bus' is a popular mode of transportation for daily travel in and around Steel City, but with the recent disruptions, many passengers are losing faith in the service.
A college-going girl from Nuagaon, who relies on the 'Mo Bus' for her daily commute to college, also expressed her disappointment with the increasing number of cancellations. She shared that the bus staff often cite poor maintenance as the reason for breakdowns. Some passengers even expressed concerns about the future of the 'Mo Bus' service, with the recent change in government and the possibility of its complete shutdown. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the buses are facing serious maintenance issues, such as tire shortages and acceleration problems.
At the Kalunga depot, where the 'Mo Bus' fleet is stationed, attempts to capture the condition of the buses were met with resistance from some intimidating men. Despite this, one of them acknowledged that only a few buses are available at the depot at any given time, while the rest are out on the road. The depot supervisor, Sudhansu Lenka, declined to comment on the matter. However, the state spokesperson for the BJP, Dhiren Senapaty, reassured the public that the government is taking steps to improve the public transport system by ordering a large number of electric buses.
It is worth mentioning that the 'Mo Bus' service was launched in Rourkela ahead of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in 2023 by former chief minister Naveen Patnaik. However, with the current situation of poor maintenance and cancellations, the success of this initiative is being questioned. The residents of Rourkela hope that the government will take swift action to address the maintenance issues and ensure a smooth and efficient 'Mo Bus' service for the future.
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