Irrfan Ahmed, celebrity bar consultant

nI believe that traffic jams, jaywalkers and hawkers on the roads are part and parcel of life in Calcutta. But there are certain areas that could be improved. For instance, take the incessant honking on the roads. People don’t know when to stop. It all stems from a lack of patience and respect.

When it comes to vehicles ? public or private ? speeding on the roads, I don’t really blame the drivers. In the case of bus drivers, theirs is a commission-based remuneration. If the government can look into the matter and give them proper wages, I don’t think they’d be racing to beat each other on the streets. Also it’s all about keeping proper time. If one has a meeting at 9.30am, one should leave well before time to avoid rushing.

On the brighter side, though, I think that quite a few roads like the Bypass, Camac Street and AJC Bose Road have become awesome. The government should be commended for their wonderful efforts.