🔥 Trending West Bengal Government Bus Color Change: From Blue-White to Saffron

The government buses in West Bengal are currently undergoing a color transformation to saffron ²³. This change is being implemented under the present administration ².

A Brief History of Bus Colors in West Bengal

The color of Kolkata's government buses has historically reflected the political party in power in West Bengal ¹³.

• Red: During the Left Front regime, the buses were predominantly red ³.
• Blue and White: When the Trinamool Congress came into office, the buses were repainted blue and white ³.
• Saffron: The current administration is now changing the color to saffron ²³. Workshops of the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) and the South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) have reportedly begun repainting vehicles, and even the digital watermark on commuter e-tickets has shifted from blue to saffron ¹.

Reasons for the Change and Public Reaction

Transport Minister Arjun Singh has defended the color change, stating that the red color of the Left era symbolized fear and terror ⁴. While officials cite modernization as a reason for the change, critics argue that the focus should be on operational issues such as staff shortages ². Commuters, however, generally prioritize reliability and frequency of service over the color of the buses ².