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KTC Adds 10 New Diesel Buses to Its Fleet
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 11:22 AM
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Kolkata Transport Corporation (KTC) has expanded its fleet by introducing ten new diesel buses, aimed at improving city transit services.
Kolkata Transport Corporation (KTC) has announced the addition of ten new diesel buses to its fleet, a move aimed at enhancing the city's public transport network.
The new buses, purchased from a local manufacturer, will replace older units and are expected to increase capacity on several high‑traffic routes.
KTC officials said the fleet upgrade is part of a broader strategy to improve reliability and reduce travel times for commuters across Kolkata.
The buses are scheduled to enter service in the coming weeks, with the corporation planning to monitor performance and gather passenger feedback.
This expansion follows previous efforts by KTC to modernize its fleet and address growing demand for efficient public transport in the metropolis.
The new buses, purchased from a local manufacturer, will replace older units and are expected to increase capacity on several high‑traffic routes.
KTC officials said the fleet upgrade is part of a broader strategy to improve reliability and reduce travel times for commuters across Kolkata.
The buses are scheduled to enter service in the coming weeks, with the corporation planning to monitor performance and gather passenger feedback.
This expansion follows previous efforts by KTC to modernize its fleet and address growing demand for efficient public transport in the metropolis.