Speaker flags off mini-buses in Panchkula

Panchkula, June 17

Haryana Speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta flagged off 10 mini-buses of the Haryana Roadways from the Sector 5 bus stand here today with a view to providing economical, accessible and better transport facilities to the citizens.

Initially, these buses will ply on five routes – Chandikotla to Chandigarh, Sector 17; Jalauli to Saketri; Singhpura to Chandigarh, Sector 17; Singhpura to Saketri; and Kalka to Saketri. To begin with, those routes have been chosen where either there is no bus facility or a few buses are plying.

“With the introduction of the local bus service, better transport facilities will be available for passengers on all these routes. These buses will also cover the railway station passing through various sectors,” said Gupta.

As Gupta’s official vehicle entered the bus stand for the flag-off ceremony, workers were seen manually cleaning stagnant water within the terminus.

Surprise visit to DTO office

Meanwhile, Gupta made a surprise visit to the office of District Transport Officer on the bus stand premises. During his visit, he gave necessary instructions to officials to improve the functioning of the office.