Poor maintenance of toilets at bus stands in Coimbatore city irks women commuters
Women commuters in Coimbatore city are frustrated with the poor maintenance of toilets at major bus stands. Complaints include broken locks, dirty floors, and inadequate water supply, making the facilities largely unusable. The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has acknowledged the issues and promised to address the grievances promptly.
- ▪Women commuters have raised concerns about the poor sanitation facilities at bus stands in Coimbatore city.
- ▪Many toilets are non-functional due to lack of water supply and are difficult to locate for infrequent passengers.
- ▪The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has stated that they will address the grievances of users immediately.
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Women commuters have expressed concern over the poor sanitation facilities at major bus stands in Coimbatore city. The absence of waste disposal bins, broken locks, dirty floors, and inadequate water supply are among the complaints they have raised. While there are a few well-maintained toilets at the seven major bus terminals in the city, the lack of accessibility remains a significant problem.At the Gandhipuram City Bus Stand that caters to local city buses there are no usable toilets for women.
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