Summary:
By 11am, several stretches in central Kolkata were chock-a-block. “As a strategy, we did not block the entire stretches of important connectors like JL Nehru Road, APC Road and AJC Bose Road. But most importantly, it was the reluctance of the citizens to step out of their homes on a rally day that helped to keep the traffic movement smooth. The app cab companies claimed their fleet was on the road, but the high surge rates in the morning — especially for central Kolkata destinations — meant not many could opt for them. Though the AITTUC-affiliated South Kolkata Auto Operators’ Union claimed that the autos were “flying” ones and not affiliated to their union, commuters didn’t complain..