Nagpur: The civic administration swung into action within two days of TOI exposing the poor condition of the Mor Bhavan bus terminus, with Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) commissioner Vipin Itankar inspecting the facility on Saturday and ordering immediate repairs.During a joint inspection with transport committee chairperson Mangala Khekre, Itankar instructed officials to fill potholes with quality murum and level the surface through rolling. He said the repaired stretches should be rolled again after the rains subside before the civic body’s hot-mix division undertakes permanent asphalting.The commissioner also reviewed passenger amenities, including the waiting area and smart toilets, and suggested operating the toilets through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support to ensure better maintenance.To improve safety and the overall environment, Itankar directed officials to deploy security guards in shifts wherever required and beautify the premises by planting bamboo.Corporators Sudhir (Bandu) Raut, Vijay Hole and Pooja Pathak, along with bus operators and NMC officials, were present during the inspection, which comes amid growing concern over the condition of the seven-acre depot.Commuters and bus staff have repeatedly flagged safety hazards during the monsoon. TOI reported on Thursday that the city’s busiest Aapli Bus terminus had turned into a waterlogged cesspool after heavy rain, with crater-like potholes, slush and an uneven surface posing risks to passengers, particularly senior citizens, children and persons with disabilities. The report also highlighted buses ploughing through stagnant water and splashing muddy water onto waiting commuters.Although the terminus has nearly a dozen platforms, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has permitted NMC to operate Aapli Bus services from only eight, resulting in congestion and accelerating wear and tear on the operational area.
