Kailashahar is witnessing growing public outrage as widespread mismanagement and administrative negligence within the Tripura Road Transport Corporation (TRTC) continue to disrupt daily life.

The TRTC office building in Kailashahar, built in 1988, has not seen a single renovation in 37 years. Today, the structure is in a pitiable state—its walls are crumbling, and thick weeds cover the premises. Residents say the neglected building is symbolic of the authorities’ indifference toward public infrastructure.

Meanwhile, bus services on the Kailashahar–Dharmanagar route have been suspended for the last twelve days, while the Kailashahar–Kumarghat Station service has been non-operational for the past seven days. With no government buses available, commuters are being compelled to depend on private vehicles, paying double the usual fare—Rs 60–70 instead of the TRTC’s Rs 30.

A visit to the office compound paints a grim picture: two buses remain idle on the premises, and another large bus has been abandoned behind the building, entangled in weeds after being out of service for nearly four months. The bus serving the Kumarghat route has reportedly suffered engine damage and unusually high fuel and lubricant consumption—issues that have discouraged drivers from operating it. The larger bus, too, is deteriorating due to prolonged neglect and lack of maintenance.

The crisis has deepened as Office-in-Charge Krishnacharan Debbarma, who recently returned from extended leave, is again away for medical treatment, leaving the office without proper leadership. Although an engineer has submitted repair proposals to the Agartala headquarters, no timeline has been provided for when repairs will begin or when services will resume.

Despite strong passenger demand, TRTC buses remain off the roads, causing severe inconvenience to daily commuters.

Local residents are now urging the authorities to immediately restore services on all affected routes and take urgent steps to bring accountability, efficiency, and discipline back into TRTC’s operations.