LUCKNOW, Jan. 17 -- Even though the Charbagh bus station has been wound up for re-construction and all services have been shifted to the Alambagh bus station, several buses continue to halt on roads near Charbagh to pick up passengers, leading to continued traffic congestion in the area. The problem is most visible around the Charbagh railway station, an area already choked with e-rickshaws and encroached roadside shops. Traffic police have begun issuing challans to buses which stop on the road to pick up passengers, though officials said the exact number of fines issued since the closure of the bus stand is not available. Kamlesh Dixit, DCP (Traffic), said that the traffic department had repeatedly informed the transport department about the issue. "It has been made clear that if buses are found parked outside designated areas or violating traffic rules, challans will be issued. Enforcement is currently underway," he said, adding that the penalty amount is Rs.1000 per violation. When Hindustan Times visited the Charbagh area several buses were found parked in side lanes opposite the closed bus station. Many were also seen halting in the middle of the road to pick up passengers. Girish Chandra Mishra, general secretary, Roadways Employees Joint Council, said passengers have been facing difficulties since reconstruction began at the Charbagh bus station. "Earlier, train passengers could easily board buses right outside the station. Now they have to travel to Alambagh bus station," he said. Mishra added that the shift has also affected the revenue of UPSRTC drivers and conductors. On the issue of fines being imposed on buses still picking up passengers outside Charbagh, Mishra said many drivers and conductors were not fully aware of the new arrangements. "Earlier, some routes had their first halt at Charbagh before proceeding to their final destination at Alambagh. This has led to confusion," he said. Regarding challans, Mishra said, "This is a rule being enforced by the traffic police, and they are doing their job. Let them do their job."...