As temperatures continue to rise, daily travel has turned into a harsh ordeal for passengers in Noida, where the roadways depot is operating without a single air-conditioned bus.
What should be a routine journey is now being described by commuters as a “tough test,” especially during peak afternoon hours when heat and humidity make travel extremely uncomfortable.
No AC Buses, Only Heat and Crowds
Despite having a fleet of 188 buses, the Noida depot currently runs only non-AC services. This has left thousands of passengers traveling to cities like Agra, Meerut, Lucknow, Hapur, Badaun, and Firozabad with no option but to endure long journeys in overheated buses.
For many, especially office-goers and long-distance travelers, the absence of cooling systems has turned even short trips into exhausting experiences.
Afternoon Travel Becoming Unbearable
While mornings and evenings offer some relief, afternoons are proving to be the most difficult. Passengers report that buses become extremely crowded, with hot air circulating inside and little ventilation available.
The lack of proper airflow combined with packed seating conditions is leading to discomfort, fatigue, and in some cases, health concerns—particularly for elderly passengers and children.
Dependency on Other Depots Adds to the Problem
In the absence of its own AC buses, the Noida depot is dependent on limited AC services from nearby depots like Lucknow and Agra. However, these are too few to meet the growing demand, leaving most passengers without any relief option.
As summer intensifies, this gap between demand and availability is becoming more visible and more problematic.
Rising Heat, Growing Concern
With forecasts indicating further rise in temperature in the coming weeks, commuters fear the situation may worsen. Many are now demanding urgent intervention from transport authorities to introduce AC buses or improve conditions inside existing ones.
The issue also highlights a broader concern about preparedness of public transport systems in rapidly growing urban regions.
The situation at the Noida depot reflects a simple but critical gap—
When infrastructure doesn’t match weather realities, public inconvenience becomes inevitable.
As heatwaves become more frequent, the need for better-equipped public transport is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity.
