‘Dirty’ buses: AMC slaps fine on BRTS contractor

“On being asked,the contractor used to say that the buses were being cleaned regularly. He also challenged us to come and see the cleaning works,” a senior official said. The contractor was summoned to the spot and was made to witness the unpleasant scene of workers.

Deputy municipal commissioner U C Padia,who is in-charge of BRTS maintenance,said the problem was due to the monsoon season when buses get dirty as they pass from waterlogged areas and rainwater falling on them relentlessly.

He said the problem would be solved with end of monsoon spell. He also said buses were cleaned daily at Ranip and Chandola depots.