Planned BRT system will help ease traffic congestion on Federal Highway

Big changes: Traffic on the Federal Highway during rush hour (left) and an artist

PUBLIC buses were once a popular mode of transportation, especially in the 1970s and 1980s, but, over the years, many in the city have switched to commuting via personal vehicles such as cars.

The growing number of personal vehicles on the road has added to the traffic woes and the government has embarked on various measures to encourage commuters to switch to public transportation.