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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given a big gift to the women of Uttar Pradesh on Rakshabandhan, the holy festival of unbreakable love between brother and sister. According to the decision of the state government, on the occasion of Rakshabandhan, women in Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (U.P.UPSRTC) will be able to travel completely free of cost in the buses. This time, the scope of the scheme has been expanded for those traveling with women passengers. A companion Have also been given special facility of free travel.
When will the facility of free bus service be available?
According to the guidelines issued by the state government, this free bus service Starting from the night of 27th August till the night of 28th August Will be effective. To ensure that the women going to distant places to tie Rakhi to their brothers do not have to face any kind of problem, the Transport Corporation has been instructed to run additional bus trips and ensure smooth arrangements at the bus stations. Zero Value Ticket will be issued to the female passenger and one co-passenger accompanying her during the journey.
Special focus on women’s safety: Anti-Romeo squad will remain alert
To ensure the safety and dignity of women during the festival, the Chief Minister has ordered to implement strict security arrangements.
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At major bus stands, railway stations, major intersections and sensitive crowded places across the state. Anti-Romeo Squad Will remain fully active.
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To maintain the smooth traffic system, the traffic police have been instructed to do special patrolling on major inter-district and highway routes.
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24-hour coordination has been ensured between the transport department, local administration and police.
Orders for strict screening and police verification of drivers
Giving priority to the safety of life and property of passengers, the Chief Minister has directed for strict monitoring and screening of bus drivers.
Any driver who is drunk or driving recklessly will not be allowed to handle the steering of the bus. Apart from this, mandatory police verification of drivers of private buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis has also been done along with roadways, so that women traveling late at night can get a completely safe and fear-free environment.
Crowd control and real-time monitoring of public facilities
In view of the huge rush of passengers during Rakshabandhan, regional managers of the transport corporation have been entrusted with the responsibility of monitoring the availability and timely operation of buses through the control room. The Chief Minister has made it clear that on the occasion of festival, shortage of buses or chaos will not be tolerated on any route, so that the mothers and sisters of the state can reach their destination with respect and convenience.