UP Increases Bus Services For Raksha Bandhan Rush, Deploys Extra Staff
Lucknow, August 27: Women have begun availing themselves of the free bus travel facility announced by the Yogi government on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In view of the increased passenger rush, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has also made extensive arrangements. The Corporation has directed that the maximum possible number of buses be operated over a six-day…
Lucknow, August 27: In anticipation of heightened passenger traffic during Raksha Bandhan, the Uttar Pradesh government has bolstered bus services across the state. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has increased the number of buses in operation over six days, from August 26 to 31, to accommodate the surge in demand.
Additional staff and supervisors have been assigned to major bus stations, including Anand Vihar, Kaushambi, Kashmiri Gate, and others, to ensure a seamless and secure journey for passengers.
Buses are instructed to pick up passengers from designated stops, and rigorous route inspections are underway to maintain efficiency. The focus is on providing improved transport options not just for women but for all passengers. Extra buses are being allocated to routes with high demand. All contracted buses of the Corporation will be utilized to cater to women and other passengers during this period.
To incentivize maximum bus operations, drivers and conductors who complete 1,800 kilometers of service will receive ₹1,200. Those operating beyond this distance will earn an additional ₹0.55 per kilometer. This initiative aims to encourage extensive bus usage during the festival. Additional personnel have been deployed at heavily trafficked stations, and regional managers are tasked with monitoring bus station capacities and deploying extra buses as needed. Passengers are encouraged to board buses at intermediate stops to alleviate overcrowding.
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