Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A new ticket-based bus service is set to launch in Dhaka on Thursday to enhance traffic management and passenger safety.
Around 2,610 pink buses, operated by 21 different companies, will run on routes from Abdullahpur to various destinations across the capital, according to Md Saiful Alam, General Secretary of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Saiful stated that passengers must purchase tickets in advance to board these buses and getting on or off at unauthorized stops will not be allowed.He highlighted that the initiative aims to resolve the persistent issues associated with contract-based bus operations, which have contributed to unfair competition, traffic congestio...