Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday inducted 58 new buses as part of total 842 modern vehicles being added into the state fleet in one go for the first time ever at a cost of Rs 400 Crores and himself drove the bus and lead the cavalcade of these new buses while flagging off it here from his official residence.
Inducting the first tranche of 30 Buses for PRTC and 28 buses for PUNBUS, the CM Channi congratulated the people of the state especially women and the students who can now enjoy their free travel in the new buses while announcing free bus pass facility for the students of both government and private colleges and universities.
Reiterating his government’s commitment to provide best facilities to the common masses, Chief Minister Channi said that 105 bus terminals are being constructed and renovated at a cost of Rs. 400 Crore. He said that besides issuing 1406 new bus permits 425 new bus routes would be added in the state.
Lauding Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring for his efforts in last three months, CM Channi said the period witnessed the Transport department’s revival as a result of stringent action against erring bus operators and tax evaders.
Crackdown on those running the state transport as a mafia has resulted in significant enhancement of department revenue, said CM Channi accompanied by Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, asserting that no-one would be allowed to fleece commuters and a transparent, efficient and effective transport mechanism has already been put in place by his government.