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Time of India
21-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Counselling sessions, road safety pledge for Crut crew
1 2 Bhubaneswar: In a bid to bolster road safety, Capital Region Urban Transport (Crut), which operates the Ama Bus services, has ramped up its 'Zero Accident Day' plans. The initiative focuses on daily counselling sessions and the administration of road safety pledge across all its depots and operational terminals. The efforts aim to sensitise crew members on safe driving practices, reinforce their responsibilities and foster a culture of accountability and care on the roads. Housing and urban development department's principal secretary Usha Padhee visited Crut's Naraj depot on Saturday, where she interacted with the crew members and administered the road safety pledge, urging them to uphold the highest standards of service. "Safety begins with us. As frontline service providers, Crut crew members carry the trust of thousands of citizens every day. Let us pledge to ensure that every journey is not just timely, but safe and dependable," she said. The sensitisation and awareness session holds significance, especially following the introduction of 100 new e-buses to its existing fleet, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. With the additions, Crut has decided to operate the buses on eight new routes. Padhee also emphasised the message of 'Come Home Safe', highlighting the importance of not only passenger safety but also the well-being of crew members and their families. She encouraged the staff to deliver services that inspire confidence and trust among commuters. The 'Zero Accident Day' campaign aims to significantly reduce road accidents, improve driving discipline, and enhance the overall commuting experience in the capital region. "Crut remains committed to providing safe, reliable, and inclusive public transport while ensuring the safety of its workforce and the public it serves," a statement from Crut read.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Modi flags off 100 new electric buses for city
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: In a move towards a modern, eco-friendly mobility network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off 100 new electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (Crut). The PM inaugurated the new buses during his visit to the city to mark one-year anniversary of the BJP govt in Odisha. The new additions increased the number of e-buses under Crut in the capital city to about 150. The capital city is steadily improving infrastructure supporting EVs with the introduction of a new public charging station at Vani Vihar Square recently. Besides, the Crut has also been developing exclusive bus depots equipped with EV infrastructure. With the new additions on Friday, Crut is likely to increase the number of routes covering more distant parts of the city as well as Cuttack and Puri. Besides the e-buses, Crut operates about 400 buses which run on conventional fuel. "There is a growing demand for public buses in the city. Looking at the need and demand, we have strengthened our fleet. The new and upcoming addition to the fleet will predominantly be e-buses only," a Crut spokesperson said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He said the additions took the total number of buses under Crut to about 510. "There are 58 routes where Ama buses are plying now. We will be adding a few new routes with the new buses," added the spokesperson. The Ama Bus (earlier called Mo Bus) services have gained immense popularity in quick time. From daily ridership of a few thousand in the initial days, it has gone up to 2.16 lakh in Bhubaneswar alone. Looking at the demand, the state govt increased the fleet with new EV buses as well as routes covering more parts of the city. It also introduced Ama Bus service in Rourkela in 2023. It later expanded the service to cities like Berhampur and Sampalpur.
