HIMACHAL, OCTOBER 15
Transport Minister Bikram Singh said today that the state government has planned to run 90 more HRTC buses on inter-state routes from 16 October, 2020 for the people. These include Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Haridwar, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Ropar, Sanwal, Dehradun, Ambala Cant routes.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation started the operation of buses on 25 inter-state routes on 14 October and 35 more inter-state routes were added on 15 October. Keeping in view the Navratri and upcoming festive season, the people of the state are happy with the decision of the state government.
Transport Minister said that HRTC has taken all measures to prevent the spread of corona virus. Presently, the Corporation is operating only non-AC buses. Proper arrangements have been made to ensure social distancing and sanitization. He said that the standard operating procedure is also being strictly followed during the operation of buses.