Driving on the city roads is fraught with problems — chaotic traffic, poor traffic regulation and potholed roads take their toll on the riders. The bumpy rides on Panaji roads has a bad impact on the body. For many, two-wheeler riding is connected with their livelihood. Potholes continue to be a sad reality of Panaji’s roads even today, especially during the monsoons. Except in the potholes economy, there is no need to dig the holes. The potholes appear magically every year across Goa. Social media is rife with posts and memes on potholes. Looking at the condition of roads, when a person leaves home, it is not certain that he/she will return safely. Political parties are not even talking about what they will do to improve the condition of roads. They want our votes but nobody is saying in next five years they will give best quality roads. Potholes worsen traffic, vehicles are damaged, people are getting injured and losing their lives. After any such accident case, victims don’t even get justice as the police register case against the vehicles involved rather than road contractors or PWD officials who are responsible for road repair and maintenance.
