Kolkata Bus Night Parking to Resume as Deadlock Eases After Transport Minister Arjun Singh's Intervention

Kolkata's long-running deadlock over overnight bus parking is easing after the intervention of Transport Minister Arjun Singh. A regulated arrangement is set to allow buses to park on designated city roads at night, offering operators an alternative to the shortage of secure parking spaces.

The move is aimed at bringing night-time bus parking under a formal system instead of leaving operators dependent on informal roadside arrangements. Current reporting indicates that the permitted parking window is intended for overnight hours, with the system linked to municipal regulation and a monthly fee.

What changes for bus operators

The policy provides a legal, organised route for overnight parking on approved roads rather than allowing buses to park indiscriminately. The development comes as Kolkata continues to work on improving late-night public transport and managing road space more systematically.

The reported intervention by the transport minister has helped break the impasse between the authorities and bus operators, paving the way for the night-parking arrangement to resume.