Ama Bus Accident Leaves Delivery Boy Injured in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar witnessed yet another mishap involving an Ama Bus on Saturday morning, raising fresh concerns about road safety and driver accountability.
Around 7 a.m., an Ama Bus departing from the Patrapada depot for Dumduma collided with a scooter near Patrapada under the Tamando Police Station limits.
Eyewitnesses reported that the scooter rider, a delivery boy, was driving correctly when the bus—allegedly handled by an inexperienced driver—rammed into him.
Locals rushed the injured youth to a nearby hospital, where he was admitted for treatment. Police arrived promptly at the scene and initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with residents highlighting the growing number of accidents involving Ama Buses across Bhubaneswar and Odisha.
Citizens have demanded stricter checks on driver appointments and better verification processes to ensure passenger and pedestrian safety.
This accident adds to a series of mishaps that have dented public confidence in the Ama Bus service, prompting calls for immediate corrective measures to prevent further tragedies.
