There were buses for Asarva, Khokhara-Mehmdabad, Gomtipur, Amraiwadi and Maninagar in the eastern area, while Paldi, Vasna, Ambawadi and Commerce College routes were covered on the western bank of the Sabarmati River.

The buses run by private companies closed down during the emergency period, and hence the citizens felt insecurity and difficulty.

The private companies' (Austin and Studebaker) buses were in wretched condition, having wooden seats without sponge, a curse for the commuters, because the profit motive was at the centre for such commercial organizations.

The petrol supply was inadequate in those days, due to government regulations, so the buses on the road were much fewer than was required.

Separate accounts of AMTS service were maintained, taking into consideration the payments released from 1-4-1950 onwards from the municipal office, and accordingly, AMTS estimate Budget-‘B' for 1951-52 was presented in the General Meeting of the Municipal corporation by the transport committee through a standing committee in Dec. 1950.

At that time, a bus-stand was erected near Vidyapith in order to assist the crowds gathered to attend to their beloved leaders.

On 30 Jan 1951, Mahatma Gandhi’s death-anniversary, people participated in great numbers in the mass-spinning programme at Harijan Ashram.

Various new housing colonies, schools and factories cropped up across the river towards the west in Maninagar, Vadaj, Sabarmati and east of the railway line, and it was necessary to add more bus-routes to cope with public demand.

Carriage capacity of the new buses was comparatively more due to a greater number of seats, but estimated bus-fare income was at par with last year, Rs.

The staff had made this event successful with spirit, and many appreciation letters were received as a symbol of people’s response.

Bus routes up to Kathwada, Lambha, Ranip, Hathijan, Vanch, Ramol, Nikol and Amli Road were started during 1960.

Thus the Municipal Transport service has played an important role in the development of suburbs and nearby villages.

The organization had to bear losses in earlier years, by following the service-oriented attitude, but it has resulted in speedy development of the city.

Though the economic progress of the organization was satisfactory, no major increase was made in the rates of bus fare and each section was managed skillfully with frugality.

The existing bus fare rates were good enough to meet the price-rise of diesel fuel and other supplies.