From red to blue to saffron: How Kolkata's buses have become political canvases
- Posted on July 6, 2026
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From red to blue to saffron: How Kolkata's buses have become political canvases
Kolkata's government buses are undergoing a colour transformation, shifting from blue-and-white to saffron under the current administration. While officials cite modernisation, critics argue the focus should be on operational issues like staff shortages. Commuters, however, prioritize reliability and frequency over the symbolic colour change, hoping it signals substantive improvements in public transport.
