There's nothing that quite compares to the experience of riding a city bus. And that too in India. Sure, there are the crowds, the filth, the dilapidated buses, and a host of other unpleasant things that come with the world of commuter buses. But tucked deep under the grime is a mysterious robustness, a delightful vibrance--all the trappings of an unforgettable experience.
During college days, riding the bus was a matter of necessity, not choice. After all, blowing my meager allowance on an autorickshaw just didn't make any sense in those days. Specially, when you could go WT and save up for a nice Chinese dinner or a movie. The Bus was not just a people transporter, it was a revenue generator too! When it comes to comparing bus services, Chandigarh's CTC was not in the same league as Delhi's DTC buses. Those green and yellow monsters of rusted steel offered a brand new adventure each and every time. Always packed to the brim (overflowing, really), it was amazing tha...
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