Date:25/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/25/stories/2008022557970300.htm

Andhra Pradesh

‘Changing two buses per trip is taxing’

Despite several requests, the college management does not operate college buses citing operational costs. We are forced to travel in RTC buses that hardly have any space during peak hours. Changing two buses per trip to reach college is very taxing.

Abdul Waheb,

Shadaan Engineering College, Gandipet For students hailing from middle-class families it is tough to pay nearly Rs.750 per month as transportation fee, whereas RTC student bus pass costs Rs.85 per month. However, there not enough buses to travel to the city suburbs. As a result many travel on roof tops.

Imran Sharif,

VIF College of Engineering, Gandipet

Students always try to reach college on time irrespective of the distance and hardships faced in travelling rickety buses. But, at times, they are not allowed to attend classes for coming late.

Suresh,

CBIT, Gandipet