All Aboard The Midnight Express: Buses To Run Throughout The Night In Kolkata

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Do you often end up cancelling late-night plans grudgingly because of the lack of transport late at night {and because Uber and Ola prices can be sky-high}? Here’s some good news for you — all night, 24-hour buses are coming to Kolkata.

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Remember how easy and affordable it was to get around town during Durga Puja and IPL match nights with buses running super late at night? Well, those good ol’ nights are soon going to be permanent. The West Bengal State Transport Department will start off by running 24 x 7 buses in busy areas, including from the airport, Howrah Station and Esplanade, starting very soon. Other locations will be added step-by-step. So stay tuned.

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Start making some late-night plans with your besties {like trying out some midnight ice cream joints and cafes!}, because getting back home won’t be a hassle any more.

Written By Amanda Sodhi

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A queen at multi-tasking, LBB writer Amanda Sodhi is a singer-songwriter, filmmaker, theatre professional, VO artist, social media consultant, journalist and writer who has lived in Washington, DC, Los Angeles and Mumbai. She now calls Kolkata her home, where she can be found drowning in a cup of hot chocolate at the newest cafes, among the company of a few good books. She's also always planning out new backpacking adventures to satisfy her perennial wanderlust.