Passengers at the Mumbai Central bus depot of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) had a close shave after chunks of plaster and concrete almost fell on them from the ceiling of the bus stand on Thursday night. The passengers trying to queue up for the bus managed to avoid the falling plaster but were fearful as several senior citizens were present.

The incident highlights the failing infrastructure of the MSRTC, one of India’s biggest public transport undertakings with a fleet of over 15,000 buses. Ironically, the MSRTC headquarters are on the Mumbai Central bus depot premises and all its officials sit there.