News and Updates
14th August 2020 : Seat reservation for third gender
For the first time in Indian public transport history, an initiative has been taken to reserve seats in a private bus route( Route 205/205A Bansdroni to Babughat ) for transgender community under the name of "Tridhara".
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News Report : www.anandabazar.com/calcutta/new-seat-arrangement-in-bus-for-third-gender-1.1189143
24th-27th July 2020 : Closure of Dhakura Bridge for load testing
Dhakuria bridge remained closed for 22:00 hours on 24th July till 06:00 hours on 27th July
20th-21st July,2020 : Tram services for route 25 resume.
Tram services on route 25 Gariahat - Esplanade has resumed.
17th-21st July 2020 : Closure of Jibanananda Setu
5th July,2020 : Tram services for route 15/12 resume.
Tram services on route 15/12 Rajabazar Depot - Howrah Bridge has resumed.
30th June 2020 : CSTC Route GL-2 restarted : Barasat to Howrah
WBTC(CSTC) has resumed a defunct route from Barasat to Howrah (GL2), amidst shortage of private buses on the roads.
The fare from Barasat Bus Stand to Howrah Station is Rs. 15/-.
29th June 2020 : NBSTC Special Bus Services for Kolkata city routes
14th June 2020 : Tram Route 24/29 resumes
South Kolkata's tram route 24/29 which operates from Tollygunge to Ballygunge Station has been resumed. Service frequency is about 10-15 minutes with 7-8 trams expected to operate.
June 2020 : SBSTC special bus services for Kolkata
List of various SBSTC operated bus routes in Kolkata. List may not be complete.
