Punjab Roadways faces an operational and administrative crisis due to nearly 80% of its regular posts lying vacant, according to the Punjab State Ministerial Staff Union. Approximately 4,500 out of 5,571 sanctioned positions are unfilled across 18 depots, impacting bus operations, maintenance, and passenger service. In Ludhiana, critical supervisory and technical roles have been vacant for years, leading to a decline in service quality and concerns over passenger safety and punctuality.