Kolkata: Restaurants and pubs or bars in the city recorded their strongest Durga Puja business in years, with sales rising 25% to 40%, well above the 10% to 15% annual growth seen in the past seven. Civic and transport authorities are coordinating field operations to improve commuter safety, reduce transit bottlenecks, and streamline daily travel across key urban corridors. Commuters have been advised to check updated schedules and route advisories.