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Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
UPSRTC to hire women conductors via job fairs
Lucknow: UPSRTC is in the process of hiring around 5,000 female candidates directly as contract conductors. While 1,800 positions have been filled under the contract, to fill the remaining 3,200 positions, the corporation is organising job fairs. For the contract, it is mandatory for female candidates to be members of the UP National Rural Livelihood Mission and UP Skill Development Mission or to possess an NCC B certificate, NSS certificate or state and presidential awards from the Scout Guide organisation. Transport minister Dayashankar Singh said the job fairs would be organised from July 15 to July 25 in various regions, including Noida, Agra, Moradabad, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Bareilly, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Meerut, Etawah, Hardoi, Devipatan, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot Dham, Banda, and Prayagraj. Certificate verification will be conducted offline. Female candidates will be placed directly as contract conductors on the basis of marks scored in intermediate. Additionally, those with NCC B, NSS certificates or state and Presidential awards from the Scout Guide organisation will receive a 5% weightage on their intermediate scores. Female conductors will be paid at par with contract drivers/conductors and they will be appointed in their home districts. The Minister said that female candidates will receive training for the conductor position through the UP Skill Development Mission. In April, 1,800 female candidates were selected for the conductor position through job fairs, with 1,328 already appointed and the remaining undergoing training.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
UPSRTC drivers, conductors get Rs 10,000 bonus for Kumbh duty
Lucknow: A bonus of Rs 10,000 each has been credited to the accounts of drivers and conductors of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) who rendered their services during Mahakumbh 2025. This initiative was implemented as per the earlier announcement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. A total of Rs 24.7 crore was transferred to 24,071 employees, including 11,786 drivers and 12,285 conductors, under this scheme. Transport minister Dayashankar Singh expressed gratitude to the CM, stating that the bonus not only serves as a reward for the staff but will also motivate them to continue delivering excellent service in the future. He further informed that personnel from all 19 regions of the state were deployed during Mahakumbh 2025 and carried out their duties with utmost efficiency. Highlighting the scale of the event, the transport minister noted that over 66 crore devotees participated in the holy dip during Mahakumbh. He said, "Throughout the event, drivers and conductors of the UPSRTC performed their responsibilities with dedication, honesty, and promptness, ensuring safe and smooth travel for pilgrims."
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
UP highlights road safety as a key focus at national workshop
The 25th National Workshop on Road Safety and Best Practices, held in New Delhi, brought together transport officials and industry stakeholders to address the growing concern over road accidents and promote structured interventions for safer mobility. Organised jointly by the All India Federation of Motor Vehicle Department Technical Executive Officers Association and the Transport Regional Inspectors Service Association, the two-day event included participation from states such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Emphasis on road safety commitment Speaking at the inaugural session, Dayashankar Singh, Transport Minister of Uttar Pradesh, said the state is advancing its road safety agenda despite limited resources. 'We are continuously introducing new initiatives, focusing on vehicle fitness and child awareness,' he said. Transport Commissioner Brijesh Narayan Singh noted that the 50% reduction target in accident fatalities set by CM Yogi Adityanath is more than an administrative benchmark. 'Road safety transcends mere statistics – it is about safeguarding the lives of every individual and living being,' Singh said. He added that the state's 'Vision 2030 Roadmap' is based on the four pillars of education, engineering, enforcement, and emergency response. Helmet safety and policy recommendations Rajeev Kapur, MD, Steelbird Helmets and President of the Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association of India, highlighted the issue of counterfeit helmets and the gap between supply and demand. 'India faces a significant helmet shortage, with 50 per cent of helmets in the market being counterfeit,' he said. Kapur called for stronger enforcement of rules related to helmet compliance, including penalties for fake helmets and support for certified helmet manufacturing. 'To bridge the gap, we need a fourfold increase in helmet production, requiring an investment of ₹6,000 crore, 2 crore sq. ft. of space, and 80,000 workers.' He outlined the roadmap of Mission Save Lives 2.0 , a national campaign aimed at promoting BIS-certified helmets, which includes plans for a phased implementation: starting with Tier 1 cities in 2028, moving to Tier 2 by 2029, and reaching Tier 3 cities and rural areas by 2031. Other proposals under the initiative include mandatory BIS-certified helmets from two-wheeler manufacturers starting January 2027, real-time BIS license audits, and the establishment of in-house BIS-approved testing labs. The mission also calls for reducing GST on helmets from 18% to 12% and classifying them as essential safety equipment. According to data from 2023, India recorded around 1.72 lakh road fatalities and 4.63 lakh injuries. Two-wheeler users accounted for nearly 45% of deaths, with approximately 54,000 linked directly to the non-use of helmets. Pedestrians accounted for another 20 per cent, underlining the need for sustained focus on vulnerable road users.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Not to be ‘retired: Old diesel buses to ply in new electric avatar
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has begun converting old diesel buses into electric vehicles. Minister of State for Transport Dayashankar Singh said that two buses have already been converted into electric vehicles at the Ram Manohar Lohia Workshop in Kanpur. These buses will undergo trial runs on the Jhansi–Lalitpur route, a government spokesperson said. The minister said that this initiative will help curb pollution and contribute to a cleaner environment. The Transport department is working on a comprehensive plan to add 5,000 electric buses to its fleet. Recently, 220 electric buses, including 20 air-conditioned double-decker buses, were procured and deployed for the Mahakumbh.
