How are school busses numbered?

Really the bus is numbered with the route number it is covering. The buses here are actually never number specifically. The bus might do route 51 for three years and the be moved to route 55 and that is how they are numbered with what ever route there assigned to.

Where can I find a bus in Kolkata?

Open Google Maps app on your Android or iOS device. Enter your destination and tap the ‘get directions’ icon. If it’s not already selected, tap the ‘transit’ icon (the little tram) to view times, bus/train numbers, routes and more. You’ll see the real-time arrival information in green.

How can I get bus pass in Kolkata?

You can get the travelpasses from the conductors in the buses, trams or ferry ticket counters. You would also get them at all POS (Points of Sale) of the WBTC. There would be cards available at at the Airport and the Sealdah and Howrah Railway stations.

Why are there numbers on top of buses?

From an overhead vantage point, for example a depot building, a bus driver can easily discern which vehicle to use, and the best way to access it. The numbers are used for transit workers to keep them all in some type of order when parked in the depot.

What does a bus router do?

Develops, controls, and maintains school bus routes as assigned. Operates routing technology software and equipment to assist route planning and scheduling. 2. Plans, coordinates, and oversees the routing, scheduling, and daily transportation services including regular and special education services.

Are trams free in Kolkata?

The main incentive is the free ride on Paat Rani, the jute tram, which usually costs Rs 99. The pass-holder can also have a free entry into Tram World Kolkata, where the fee is Rs 30. The Tram World Kolkata was launched on December 22, 2020 by WBTC to mark CTC’s 140th anniversary.

Why are buses white on top?

A pilot program in North Carolina in the early 1990s tested the theory that a school bus with a white roof would make for a cooler experience for the passengers. The program found white-topped buses had internal temperatures an average of 10 degrees cooler than yellow topped buses.