KOLKATA: Reeling under the high cost of diesel, a section of bus operators is now keen on switching to CNG, a less expensive and more environment-friendly fuel and also exploring new AC routes to make the operations sustainable in the long run.
The City Suburban Bus Service that launched the AC route between Shapoorjee and Ultadanga a few days ago has proposed five long routes in the city, which will connect the IT hubs of Sector V and New Town with areas like Garia, Barasat and Thakurpukur. They have also proposed a scheme, under which they will run the state owned non-AC buses and pay a fee to the government.
