UP News: Many major changes are being made in the direction of making the public transport system modern and safe in Uttar Pradesh. According to Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, the average age of UPSRTC buses is 5 years 3 months And Uttar Pradesh has become the state with the youngest bus fleet in the country. At the same time, in the matter of scrap policy, UP has reached the first position in the country.
Rs 400 crore approved for 250 new electric buses
During the launch of 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrishakti Yatra' scheme by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and flagging off of special buses, the Transport Minister informed about the achievements of the department.
He said that on behalf of the government 3 thousand crore rupees After approval, electric buses have also been included in the fleet of the Transport Corporation. Apart from this, the corporation has to purchase 250 new electric buses. Rs 400 crore Approval has been received.
UP number-1 in scrap policy
According to Transport Minister Uttar Pradesh First place in the country in scrap policy But it is. The state stands second in setting up Automated Testing Centers i.e. ATS and third in making driving licenses.
For the first time in the country to strengthen road safety ARTO (Road Safety) The way for deployment has also been cleared. After the approval of 352 posts of Motor Vehicle Inspector, the scope of work of the department will be increased up to Tehsil level.
23 bus stands will be developed on the lines of airport
in Uttar Pradesh 23 bus stands to be developed on the lines of airports Is being done. A modern bus depot is being built in Gomti Nagar at a cost of more than one thousand crore rupees. Work is being done on a modern bus stand at a cost of about Rs 600 crore in Amausi area and near Charbagh railway station at a cost of about Rs 250 crore.
Other than this Approval to more than 6 new bus stands Has been received, in which the possibility of investment of more than Rs 4 thousand crore has been said. The tender process is going on for 49 bus stands.
GPS and panic button for women's safety
of transport corporation more than 14 thousand buses GPS and panic buttons have been installed for security. Online tracking of buses is also being done and they are being contacted through women helpline. 1090 Has been linked to.
The Transport Minister said that if any woman faces any problem during the journey, the police along with the corporation team will be able to reach out for help.
Elderly women will get free travel
According to the Transport Minister, elderly women are being accommodated in more than 14 thousand buses of the corporation. Free travel facility Will be given. Free bus service will be operated for women also on the occasion of Rakshabandhan.
The government aims to modernize the bus fleet and improve bus stand facilities, road safety and safety of women passengers.