“By now, I know almost all the holes, corners and rocks on this road. It is dangerous because it is very narrow with sheer drops on both sides.”

When the bus is empty, the tyres can’t get enough traction on the dirt and the small, sharp stones make stopping to change the tyres, a frequent occurrence. Sometimes, cars slide down the escarpment or boulders fall from above. In short, Dev puts his life at risk every day but does so in order to provide for his family.