Lucknow: An initiative has been taken by the government to provide better transportation facilities for the large number of passengers on the occasion of Holi festival. In this sequence, Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation MD Masoom Ali Sarwar has instructed all the regional/assistant regional managers to ensure 100 percent operation of buses as well as comprehensive passenger facilities at the bus stands in view of the Holi festival.
He said that in view of the large number of people moving to various destinations before and after the date of the main festival on March 24/25, 2024, 100 percent on-roading of buses is being done with the aim of providing adequate transportation facilities to the passengers. Each region will ensure 100% operation by strengthening the mechanical and physical condition of all the buses and getting them on-road. The work of operation will be taken over from all competent drivers and operators. He said that during the Holi festival period, operation of additional buses will be ensured in a planned manner depending on the availability and requirement of passengers. Wide publicity will be ensured through banners at bus stands.
The MD said that online booking/reservation system should be ensured by scheduling the operation of AC buses. Uttar Pradesh Transport Commissioner Chandrabhushan Singh has instructed all divisional/assistant divisional transport officers to carry out intensive checking of unauthorized vehicles in view of the Holi festival.
