Dec 15, 2024 09:38 AM IST
A staff of twenty-two officers will oversee the operations to make sure effectivity through the Mahakumbh, beginning January 13, 2025.
The Uttar Pradesh State Highway Transport Company (UPSRTC) has deployed 350 shuttle buses to make sure easy journey for guests and devotees throughout Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj.
Uttar Pradesh State Highway Transport Company buses (File)
A staff of twenty-two officers will oversee the operations to make sure effectivity through the Mahakumbh, beginning January 13, 2025. Anurag Yadav, service supervisor of Moradabad, has been appointed to steer this initiative, in response to officers.
UP’s minister of state for transport (unbiased cost), Dayashankar Singh, acknowledged that Fast Response Groups (QRTs) have been stationed alongside seven routes resulting in Prayagraj to deal with emergencies successfully. These groups, outfitted with interceptor automobiles, embody UPSRTC enforcement officers and technical employees to handle speedy operational or technical points.
The minister additional knowledgeable that eight short-term bus stations have been constructed throughout the truthful space to handle the inflow of tourists. These stations might be managed by Chief Supervisor-level officers, supported by retired advisors. Non permanent workshops have additionally been arrange close to these stations to resolve technical issues in buses arriving from totally different areas.
Within the first part of the truthful, 2,000 buses might be deployed, whereas the second part, protecting key bathing dates like Mauni Amavasya, will see 7,000 buses, together with 6,800 strange buses and 200 AC buses, in operation. Moreover, 200 metropolis electrical buses will operate as shuttles on main dates.
UPSRTC MD Masoom Ali Sarwar acknowledged that Gaurav Verma has been appointed because the truthful officer for UPSRTC. Cell diesel dishing out items, known as ‘browsers,’ might be stationed at short-term bus depots to make sure uninterrupted gas provide.
The Transport Company’s toll-free helpline (1800 1802 877) and WhatsApp assist line (9415049606) will function 24/7 to help devotees all through the occasion.