Passengers in Yadgir–Kalaburagi route face long bus delays amid intense heat, demanding better transport services and increased frequency from authorities.
Yadgir
Severe summer heat has intensified commuting hardships in the Yadgir–Kalaburagi region, where passengers are enduring long waits for buses along National Highway 150.
Hundreds of villagers are reportedly forced to wait for hours at bus stops due to inadequate public transport services, despite increased travel demand during the ongoing wedding season. Locals allege that the Transport Department has failed to provide sufficient bus frequency to meet commuter needs.
The situation has become particularly difficult for residents travelling between rural areas and urban centres in Yadgir and Kalaburagi. Passengers from villages such as Wadi, Nalwar, Shahabad, Ladlapur, Halkarti, Ravor, and Malgatti are among the worst affected, often waiting for extended periods under the scorching sun.
Elderly people and school and college students are facing significant hardship due to extreme weather conditions. In many cases, buses are either delayed or overcrowded, leaving commuters stranded. Some services reportedly pass without stopping due to heavy passenger load.
A commuter from Nalwar, Sharanappa, said he had to travel on a two-wheeler after waiting over two hours for a bus while taking his daughter for college admission in Kalaburagi, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
Residents have expressed anger over what they describe as the negligence of transport officials and lack of response from public representatives. They are demanding immediate steps to increase the number of buses and improve service frequency.
Locals also stressed the need for better planning and monitoring of rural transport routes to ensure reliable connectivity, especially during peak travel seasons and extreme weather conditions.