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Politics
Congress slams Sugam bus service after colour change, calls them ‘khatara buses’
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Congress party criticised the state’s Sugam transport service, saying a mere change in bus colour does not address the persistent problems, and labelled the vehicles as ‘khatara buses’.
The opposition Congress raised concerns over the recently repainted Sugam transport service, arguing that a new paint scheme has not resolved the longstanding issues faced by commuters. Party representatives highlighted that despite the visual change, passengers continue to report overcrowding, irregular schedules and inadequate maintenance.
Congress leaders demanded a thorough review of the service’s operational standards and urged the state government to take concrete steps rather than superficial alterations. They warned that labeling the buses as ‘khatara’—a term implying poor quality—reflects growing public dissatisfaction.
The party called for an independent audit of the Sugam fleet and for the authorities to ensure that any future upgrades address safety, reliability and passenger comfort, not just cosmetic changes.
Congress leaders demanded a thorough review of the service’s operational standards and urged the state government to take concrete steps rather than superficial alterations. They warned that labeling the buses as ‘khatara’—a term implying poor quality—reflects growing public dissatisfaction.
The party called for an independent audit of the Sugam fleet and for the authorities to ensure that any future upgrades address safety, reliability and passenger comfort, not just cosmetic changes.