Nov 29, 2024 05:22 PM IST
The restoration comes after residents staged a protest exterior NMMC headquarters in October, demanding the resumption of companies
Navi Mumbai: 9 months after suspending three bus routes following a deadly accident, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has reinstated two of them in response to persistent public demand.
The routes had been initially discontinued after an NMMT bus accident on February 8 alongside the Khopta-Koproli street in direction of JNPT. Consultant Picture. (BACHCHAN KUMAR/HT PHOTO)
The routes had been initially discontinued after an NMMT bus accident on February 8 alongside the Khopta-Koproli street in direction of JNPT, which resulted within the loss of life of 38-year-old Nilesh Shashikant Mhatre and injured Keshav Atmaram Thakur. The accident occurred when bus MH 43 B X 0552, pushed by Namdev Girju Pol, collided with a parked tempo and a motorbike. In response to a police criticism, a mob of roughly 300 individuals subsequently held investigating officers hostage on the accident scene and assaulted the bus driver.
On November 29, NMMT restored routes 30 and 31. Route 30 now operates between Roadpali and Uran by way of Kalamboli, whereas route 31 connects Koparkhairane and Uran.
“The third route, which connected through Khopta village where the accident occurred, has not been resumed. A decision will be taken later on. The two other routes have been commissioned after repeated demands from residents,” mentioned transport supervisor Yogesh Kaduskar.
The restoration comes after residents staged a protest exterior NMMC headquarters in October, demanding the resumption of companies. With restricted prepare frequency to Uran, the neighborhood had expressed a powerful want for inexpensive transportation choices.
Whereas preliminary response to the restored routes has been constructive, NMMT officers have raised considerations about inadequate infrastructure. Workers report a scarcity of primary amenities corresponding to depots, washrooms, and correct bus stands. “Uran management is with the Municipal council and a letter has been addressed informing about providing the basic amenities required for smooth operation in the area,” mentioned an official.
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