3 buses plying in quick succession. No, this is not a scene from a responsible “developed” country. This is from suburban Uttar Pradesh, the largest and the most populous region in India: a “developing” country. Public transport is the only option for a large number of people, so it is run and at very low ticket prices.
Yes, some places are much better than others. Tamilnadu in South India probably has the best public and private bus system as well as the best road quality. Others even in South India are only somewhat good.