Sarakki bus stop turns into garbage dump, commuters fight stench

SARAKKI bus shelter in South Bengaluru has become a garbage dump, forcing bus commuters to stand amidst the stink until their bus arrives.

- RAKSHITH GOWDA @Bengaluru

As the bus shelter is dumped with vegetable and other waste from the nearby markets, commuters face significant challenges due to the foul-smelling emanating from the waste. As the stench is unbearable, passengers are forced to stand on the roadside.

As several commuters use BMTC buses regularly, three bus shelters were set up at the Sarakki bus stop on either side of the road. There are three bus shelters on one side and two on the other, located next to the JP Nagar metro station. The stretch is surrounded by markets where vendors often dispose of their waste. This waste frequently spills over into the bus shelter.