Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Flags Off 20 New AC UTC Tempo Travellers 

On Monday Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated 20 new air-conditioned UTC Mini (Tempo Traveller) which is operated by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation in the function organised by the Chief Minister office.

He said, “This will prove to be a very important step towards strengthening the state’s transport system. With this initiative, not only will our tourists be able to enjoy the seamless facility while travelling, but this will also infuse new energy into the economic and tourism activities here… Due to Char Dham yatra, or any other occasion, Dehradun witnesses a large number of footfall…”

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Of these there will be 10 vehicles of Tempo Traveller running in Dehradun-Mussoorie route and 10 vehicles of Tempo Traveller running in Haldwani-Nainital route. This will as well curb the menace of jams between Nainital-Haldwani and Dehradun-Mussoorie.

The Chief Minister added that should this initiative succeed then even more of such services will be added. This time, the Chief Minister commute between the camp office to the GTC helipad by Tempo Traveller also.

“Based on its results, we will carry this initiative further and will also increase the number of mini travellers… This traveller is very convenient, and everyone will be able to enjoy the trip at an affordable price. For better transportation, we are soon going to purchase 100 more buses”, he added.

The Chief Minister added that the air-conditioned Tempo Traveller will be relevant in reinforcing the transport system of the state. These will offer safe, smooth and economical journey to the passengers and will propagate economic and tourism life of the state as well.

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He further stated that the government is attempting to interlink all the regions of the state through superior networks of roads and functional transportation services. Easy travel has been made available by the Transport Department to the citizens today through its digital ticketing services, on-line booking services and tracking systems.

The CM pointed out, work is being continuously done towards making the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation stronger. Consequently, Transport Corporation has run profitably within the last three years.

Electric buses would also form part of the bus fleet of the Transport Corporation in future, the Chief Minister also pointed out, and the exercise of acquiring buses is under way. The government has solved numerous issues of its workers and drivers-conductors. Whether it is the matter of raising DA or following the recommendations of the 7 th Pay commission or raising human resources by recruiting them in the corporation work is being done with full commitment for their welfare.

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