Dhami flags off 20 AC mini buses to ease traffic on tourist routes
Pushkar Singh Dhami
flagged off 20 new air-conditioned mini buses (tempo travellers) under the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation (UTC) during a ceremony held at his camp office in Dehradun on Monday.
Of these, 10 vehicles will operate on the Dehradun-Mussoorie route, while the rest will run between Haldwani and Nainital.
The CM said the initiative aims to ease traffic congestion on these popular tourist routes and provide passengers safe, convenient and affordable travel options. He added that if the service proves successful, more such vehicles will be introduced. To promote the new fleet, Dhami also took a brief ride in one of the mini buses from his camp office to the GTC helipad.
Highlighting the state's ongoing efforts to modernise its transport system, Dhami said these new buses will strengthen public transportation and boost economic and tourism-related activities. He emphasised the govt's commitment to connecting every region of the state with reliable road networks and transport services.
Dhami also praised UTC's recent performance, noting that the corporation has remained profitable for the past three years, supported by reforms such as digital ticketing, online booking and tracking systems.
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He further announced that electric buses will soon be added to UTC's fleet, with the procurement process already underway. The govt is also working on employee welfare measures, including DA hike, implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations and strengthening human resources through new recruitments.
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