Of blueline in Delhi
Delhi govt is all set to remove the blueline buses from the roads of delhi. I dont want to write about the goods and bads of the issue, but write about my experiences with a particular bus route. Have been in delhi for a year now and been travelling by BUS no 534, that runs from Anand Vihar to Mehrauli. These buses come as a contrast to the BEST buses in Mumbai, in terms of punctuality, discipline, ticketing. First thing that one notices is the decor of these buses. These buses are decked to the core with bangles, danglers, pictures of gods, wind chimes and most importantly a deck system. This deck system is a nuisance to most passengers, who want to catch awink in the bus, provided they get a seat. Getting a seat in the bus was no big deal for me as a woman, thanks to the reserved seats for women. I dont remember any single day travelling standing right upto Mehrauli. Instead, the whole journey has always been a pleasurable one for me, because i could listen...