Commuters shocked over vanished bus shelter

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Residents of Banaswadi here were left bewildered after a 30-year-old bus shelter mysteriously disappeared overnight from their locality. The bus shelter, which was located near the Banaswadi market, had been a common sight for commuters for several decades before it disappeared without a trace.

According to local reports, the bus shelter was last seen on the evening of March 18, 2023. However, when commuters arrived at the spot the following morning, they were surprised to find that the shelter had been removed.

The metal poles that supported the shelter were still in place, but the roof and walls of the shelter were missing. The disappearance of the bus shelter has raised several questions, with many residents wondering how and why it was removed. Some speculate that the shelter was taken down by civic authorities, while others have suggested that it may have been stolen by scrap metal dealers.

Officials from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the city's civic body, have denied any involvement in the disappearance of the bus shelter. They have also assured residents that they will investigate the matter and take necessary action.

The disappearance of the bus shelter has caused inconvenience to commuters who rely on it for shade and shelter from the rain. Residents have also urged the authorities to install a new shelter in its place, as it is an essential amenity for the people in the area.