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First Rajasthan Roadways Bus Reaches Kurthal After Nearly 80 Years
The first Rajasthan Roadways bus has reached Kurthal, a remote village in Ajmer district, nearly eight decades after Independence. Residents welcomed it in heavy rain with drums, dancing and cheers, according to…
The Story in Brief
The first Rajasthan Roadways bus has reached Kurthal, a remote village in Ajmer district, nearly eight decades after Independence. Residents welcomed it in heavy rain with drums, dancing and cheers, according to Business Today. Kurthal and neighbouring Kerot had lacked direct state bus connectivity, leaving people dependent on private vehicles or long walks to reach public transport. The route is expected to improve access to schools, hospitals, markets, government offices and nearby towns, while cutting travel costs for students, patients, farmers and workers. Rajasthan Roadways has not yet officially announced a permanent timetable or full operational details.
The Indian Opinion
Social media can turn the celebration into either a feel-good story about rural progress or an indictment of every public service failure. Both readings are too easy. A bus is useful only if it runs reliably, serves the stated stops and remains affordable. The real measure will be the permanent timetable, frequency and passenger use over the coming months, not the welcome ceremony.
Source: businesstoday.in
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