Public transport system

Transport is an important part of the nation’s economy. Since the liberation of Bangladesh, the development of infrastructure within the country has progressed at a rapid pace, and today there is a wide variety of modes of transport by land, water and air. However, there is significant progress still to be made to ensure uniform access to all available transport.Starting from rickshaws and buses to the newly introduced Ubers,we have seen a lot of changes till date.

If you live in Dhaka, you cannot help but notice people running after buses, or bargaining with auto rickshaw drivers over the fare. Reckless bus drivers are making their way through heavy traffic in the morning. That too on the wrong side, is also a common scenario. Just as rickshaws are widely used for short distances, buses and auto rickshaws are mainly used for longer routes.For Dhaka dwellers, rickshaw has to be the best mode of transportation. Roaming around university campuses and narrow alleys of the city on rickshaw has always been a favorite pass time for many of us. The availability of rickshaws and cheap rates has always appealed to us, Dhakaities.

Travelling by the bus is suitable among young students and commuters, due mainly to the affordable fares and accessibility. Some of these buses even offer special discounts for university and college going students. But one cannot deny that extensive routes and numerous stoppages have always been a problem when travelling by the bus. And as most of the buses carry way more passengers than they’re supposed to, problems of overloading will always arise, unless the numbers of buses are increased. CNG-driven auto rickshaws have gained popularity for a certain level of safety. Although there have been mishaps every now and then.

With increasing improvements in the transportation system of the capital of our country, and the constant developments in our infrastructure, we may not be far away from the day when being stuck in the traffic for hours will not be an everyday thing. In the near future, the authority hopes to introduce metro rail in Dhaka. For those who are tired of being stuck in traffic, metro rail can be a ray of hope.