Taxi service from Chhota Shimla to HC flagged off

Shimla, August 7

Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj flagged off a taxi service from Strawberry Hill in Chhota Shimla to High Court via the restricted road here today.

There are several restricted roads in the city on which private vehicles are not allowed. The minister said similar taxi service would be started from different localities to reach main Shimla using the restricted roads.

“People face problems in reaching main Shimla from different localities in the city. Using these taxi services, people will be able to reach the Ridge and the Mall Road,” said Bhardwaj.

Bhardwaj said that 18 Innova taxis were given to the HRTC through Shimla Smart City Mission a few days back. These taxis would be operated on the restricted roads. He further said that under the Shimla Smart City Mission 12 Tempo Travellers and 20 electric buses have been given to the HRTC, which will be made operational in September.