Passengers on the Dhaka-Tangail highway are resorting to alternative transport such as CNG auto-rickshaws, motorcycles, pickups, and trucks due to increased bus fares. On Thursday afternoon, heavy crowds were seen at Chandra Trimor bus stand in Kaliakoir upazila, where many travelers chose these riskier options to reach their destinations more quickly and affordably.
Drivers and passengers cited multiple reasons for the shift. A CNG driver said their vehicles were operating well despite slightly higher fares, while a bus driver explained that rising fuel costs and road expenses had forced them to charge more. A truck driver noted that passengers boarded trucks on their own when traffic congestion halted vehicles. A motorcycle driver mentioned using branch roads to avoid highway jams.
Nawjor Highway Police Station’s officer-in-charge stated that authorities were trying to maintain normal conditions, but some passengers continued to risk their safety by riding on trucks to save money.
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