The Colors of Power: Bengal's Bus Fleet Reflects a Deeper Reality As I stepped off the bus at New Town in Kolkata, I noticed that many buses were now painted saffron.
This change was not just cosmetic; it reflected a larger shift in Bengal politics. The city's transport network has long been influenced by its politics.
Red buses dominated during the Left Front regime, followed by blue and white ones under Trinamool Congress rule. Now, with the BJP in power, saffron seems to be the new color of choice.