SWELTERING WAIT: A daily torture to more than half of Chennai's commuters. Photo: R. Shivaji Rao
THE UNCERTAINTY QUOTIENT: Nearly half of the 2,000 bus stops served by the MTC are unauthorised. A bus stand near Saidapet Court. Photo: R. Shivaji Rao
MISSING THE BUS: Citizens' fora say that 70 per cent of the bus stops have no shelters. Photo: K.V. Srinivasan
INNOVATIVE ENCROACHMENT: Encroachment is a menace and changes in bus routes are only one of the causes. The Chennai Corporation often re-tenders modernisation, but delays commissioning new shelters. Photo: M. Vedhan
SMALL CARS, SMALLER SPACE: As such, there are very few shelters opposite the High court on NSC Bose road. This one has selfishly been used as a car park. Photo: M. Vedhan
MAKING DO: Some commuters scrounge for shade under the odd tree. Photo: R. Ravindran
HOPING FOR CHANGE: Authorities have promise to remedy the situation. Amid assurances, the distressed commuter might relent, but will the elements? Photo: M. Vedhan
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