Ludhiana, Feb. 7 -- Government buses meant for daily commuters in Ludhiana remained off the roads for the second consecutive day on Friday, as a large section of the Punjab Roadways and PRTC fleet continued to be redeployed for a state-level event in Hoshiarpur, severely disrupting public transport services across the city and adjoining areas.

According to officials, the diversion led to the complete suspension of several local routes, including Lalton, Amloh, Sirhind, Ahmedgarh, Sunam, Raikot and Jagraon, leaving office-goers, women commuters and daily wage earners dependent on private buses charging higher fares.

Reportedly, around 113 government buses out of Ludhiana's 221-bus fleet remained diverted from regular operations on Friday...