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Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
New policy calls for makeover of bus stands in Uttar Pradesh
Steps to enhance passenger facilities at private bus stands are on the cards, as per the new hospitality policy put in place by the state government to prioritise 'traveller convenience'. Under the policy, public and private bus stands across the state are set to undergo significant infrastructural developments. The Uttar Pradesh Stage Carriage Bus Stand, Contract Carriage and All India Tourist Bus Park (Establishment and Regulation) Policy, 2025 'aims to provide travelers with modern and well-organised facilities by encouraging the development of bus stands and tourist bus parks in both the public and private sectors,' said a statement from the state government. As per the policy, 30% of the total area of each bus stand and tourist bus park will be reserved for essential passenger amenities. These will include dedicated rest areas, separate toilets and urinals for men, women, and differently-abled individuals, to ensure hygiene and accessibility for all. Additionally, the availability of clean drinking water at all times will be mandatory. Round-the-clock canteen services have also been mandated for every bus stand, along with the public display of accurate information on all running buses. In a move to further strengthen existing amenities, CCTV surveillance, fire safety measures, and high-capacity generators (in case of power outages) will also be installed at the premises, along with better ticketing and booking counters.
United News of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Carriage bus station to resolve problem of parking in UP
Lucknow, May 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday approved a proposal regarding the UP State Carriage Bus Station, Contract Carriage and All India Tourist Bus Park (Establishment and Regulation) Policy 2025. The proposal was passed during the meeting of the state cabinet which was chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Giving details Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh said that a total of 11 proposals have been approved in the Cabinet meeting. He said that amid the increasing number of buses, it is often seen that drivers park the bus on the roadside when there is no space in the bus stand, due to which there is a possibility of the accident. He said, "That is why the government has decided that carriage bus stands will be established in every district with the cooperation of the private sector." The Minister said that a regulatory authority for the setting up of carriage bus stand, contract carriage and tourist bus park will be constituted under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate for inviting applications and establishment related work. He said that the committee will have a nine-member team including the District Police Chief, Municipal Commissioner, Secretary of Municipal Corporation and officials of Development Authority, Municipal Council as its members. "Those interested in setting up a bus stand must have two acres of land and the applicant's net worth must be Rs 50 lakh. The applicant will be a legal entity for setting up a state carriage bus stand, contract carriage and tourist bus park. For this, he can apply alone or as a consortium," he said. Khanna said that no applicant will be allowed to set up more than ten carriage bus stands, contract carriage and tourist bus parks in the state, more than two in a district and more than one on one route. "The applicant will be given permission to operate for 10 years and if the work is satisfactory, it can be renewed for the next 10 years," he said. UNI AB SJC
