UP Roadways Enhances Services for Chhath Festival with Over 14,000 Buses

Lucknow, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up its transportation services for the Chhath festival, deploying more than 14,000 buses. Among these, 5,000 buses are operating at night to accommodate the surge in travelers. Currently, over 200,000 passengers are utilizing these nighttime services.

To facilitate travel from Delhi to key cities in Purvanchal, around 550 buses are in service. The increase in nighttime bus services reflects the growing demand during the festive season. The government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is focused on creating a secure and convenient travel environment for all, ensuring both men and women can travel safely at any hour.

The administration has prioritized women’s safety through initiatives like Mission Shakti and enhanced police responsiveness. The expansion of public transport options has significantly increased nighttime travel choices. This is particularly beneficial for working women, students, and those traveling with families, allowing them to plan their journeys according to their needs.

Improved law and order, along with better transportation facilities, has fostered a positive atmosphere for nighttime travel. The availability of buses at night has proven advantageous for women returning home from work or other essential commitments. It also offers a convenient option for women visiting their parental or marital homes during the festival.

The ongoing efforts of the Yogi government to enhance women’s safety and transportation services have built a sense of trust in public transit. The aim is to provide women with greater freedom of movement in a secure environment. Amrit Abhijat, the Additional Chief Secretary of Transport, stated that in anticipation of the expected crowds traveling to Purvanchal for Chhath, additional bus services will be operational from November 13 to 17.

To ensure that residents of Purvanchal living in cities like Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow can reach home without hassle, the transport corporation has been instructed to run extra buses and streamline travel. This arrangement will provide more travel options for passengers, especially working individuals looking to return home conveniently.

During the six days of Diwali, over one crore passengers traveled using Roadways buses, with daily passenger counts reaching impressive figures: 1.8 million on November 6, 1.6 million on November 7, 1.7 million on November 8, 1.4 million on November 9, 1.6 million on November 10, and 1.9 million on November 11.

The UP-112 service continues to provide timely assistance for women’s safety, having escorted 5,274 women since 2019. Recently, a couple stranded without transport in Sultanpur was safely taken home by PRV-9391. In another instance, police officers from PRV-9132 helped a deaf-mute woman find her way back to her family in the Katra Bazaar area of Gonda.