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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
CM to flag off inter-state bus services today
Bhubaneswar: Inter-state bus services between cities of Odisha and places like Ayodhya, Ujjain, Tirupati, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Bhilai will be flagged off by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, ahead of Rath Yatra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Christened 'Shri Jagannath Express Bus Services', the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) vehicles will operate on the following routes — Puri-Ayodhya, Puri-Ujjain, Puri-Tirupati, Puri-Hyderabad, Puri-Bhilai, Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam, Raighar-Hyderabad, and Bhawanipatna-Hyderabad. "We will provide convenient and comfortable bus service to people through the Jagannath Express. Passengers can travel within Odisha and across India smoothly. The Jagannath Expresses are fully prepared to offer transportation services to the people of Odisha," read an official statement from OSRTC. OSRTC officials said the super premium buses are equipped with all facilities to make the journey more comfortable and secure. "We are excited to bring this experience to the people," an official said. Bus services will commence officially from Wednesday. "People can visit the OSRTC website and book tickets. People from other cities can take the opportunity to travel to Puri for Rath Yatra. They can also return on these buses after the festival concludes," said an OSRTC official. Every year, OSRTC runs buses from different Odisha cities to Puri for Rath Yatra. This year, the launch of Shri Jagannath Express Bus Service will help people from different cities across the country to take part in the festival. Besides, private bus owners are also running interstate bus services and provide dedicated services during Rath Yatra.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Bargarh bus services hit by driver strike
Sambalpur: Public transport under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme came to a standstill in Bargarh district on Tuesday as drivers of all 57 buses launched an indefinite strike over long hours, low pay, and wage cuts during local holidays. "Our duty starts at 6 am and stretches till 7 to 8 pm, which goes far beyond an eight-hour workday," said Ugrasen Sahu, president of the district drivers' association. Bikram Sahu, district manager of Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), said the actual duty hours fall within limits once rest breaks are considered. He added that driver recruitment and management fall under the purview of the private operator, not OSRTC. The private operator managing the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva fleet issued show cause notices to the drivers, warning of termination if they fail to justify their absence. However, Sayad Aslam, secretary of the drivers' association, maintained that they had given prior notice of the strike and had been raising their demands for the past three months. The service disruption severely impacted local commuters. "I had to return home because no buses arrived. Private buses don't reach our area," said Namita Kalet, a Padampur resident who needed to visit the block office. Another commuter, Naresh Behera, missed a scheduled bank appointment due to the suspended bus services. Bikram Sahu, district manager of Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), said the actual duty hours fall within limits once rest breaks are considered. He also clarified that driver recruitment and management fall under the purview of the private operator, not OSRTC.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
50% bus fare concession for women, students, transgenders, disabled & elderly
Bhubaneswar: The cabinet on Tuesday approved 50% concession in bus fare for women, students, transgenders, persons with disabilities and senior citizens under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) initiative, aimed at improving rural connectivity and ensuring safe, reliable and efficient transport across the state, will be operated and monitored by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC). The concession will be applicable to both AC and non-AC buses running under the MBS from fare subsidies, the buses will be equipped with advanced safety features such as CCTV cameras, panic buttons, live vehicle tracking, passenger information systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. TNN
