India, Dec. 30 -- As dense fog blanketed Noida, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) drivers are finding it hard to drive in challenging conditions.

The drivers, who are paid Rs.2.18 per kilometre, said they cannot afford to skip their daily schedule since missing a trip would mean losing income.

Akash Kumar, a bus driver at the Noida depot who operates on the Noida-Aligarh route, said, "Driving becomes difficult for us as dense fog engulfs parts of the state. We try to leave Noida early in the morning and cruise at a slow speed to avoid accidents. Sometimes, we encounter heavier fog on expressways than in cities. But with guesswork, and due to daily commuting on the same route, we somehow manage to drive."

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