The impact assessment study of Pink Bus in Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya
by Sonal Jaitly, Poulomi Ghosh and Nancy P Biju
Aug 12, 2026
1 min
The impact assessment study of Pink Bus in Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya examines how gender-responsive public transport affects women’s safety, mobility, affordability, and workforce participation. The study also identifies opportunities to strengthen and scale the initiative.
The impact assessment study of Pink Bus in Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Gaya examines women’s mobility, safety, affordability, and access to education and employment. It finds that 93% of women respondents choose the “pink bus” primarily for safety, while 78% use it for education or work. The study also identifies priorities for strengthening gender-responsive public transport in Bihar. MSC is proud to be a knowledge partner to the Government of Bihar in advancing sustainable and gender-responsive transport initiatives.
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