A fresh road accident involving an Ama Bus was reported in Bhubaneswar on Saturday morning, raising concerns about commuter safety in the city. The incident occurred around 7 am near the Patrapada area, where the bus allegedly collided with a scooter, injuring the rider.
The injured person, identified as a delivery executive travelling along the same route, was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to preliminary information, the Ama Bus was operating on its regular route from the Patrapada depot to Dumduma when the mishap occurred, shortly after its departure from the depot.
The accident triggered panic among local residents and commuters, many of whom expressed concern over what they described as a growing number of accidents involving Ama Bus services in recent days. Residents questioned the effectiveness of existing safety measures and highlighted increasing risks for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians on busy city roads.
Officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the accident. It also remains unclear whether the bus involved was petrol-operated or electric. Authorities are assessing the circumstances surrounding the incident, and further details are awaited.
