In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) will purchase nearly 300 electric vehicles and replace 24 old Volvo buses with new ones, announced Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday.
Key Announcements from the Board of Directors Meeting
Deputy CM Agnihotri chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors (BoD) of HRTC and discussed several initiatives to enhance the corporation’s services and revenue. Key points from the meeting include
- Purchase of Electric Vehicles:
- HRTC will procure 297 electric vehicles.
- Tenders for these vehicles will be floated soon.
- Replacement of Volvo Buses:
- 24 old Volvo buses will be replaced with new ones.
- Introduction of Tempo Travellers:
- 100 new tempo travellers will be introduced on specific routes to ensure comfortable journeys for commuters.
- Addition of Diesel Buses:
- 250 diesel buses will also be purchased in the near future.
Appointment of Bus Conductors and Wage Increase
- Bus Conductors:
- The process of appointing 357 bus conductors is complete, and they will begin their duties soon.
- Honorarium Increase for Daily Wagers:
- The honorarium for daily wagers will be increased from Rs 375 to Rs 400.
Commitment to Service and Employee Welfare
- Service to 70 Lakh People:
- HRTC, which will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary, serves 70 lakh people in Himachal Pradesh.
- Gratitude to the Government:
- The BoD expressed gratitude to the Himachal Pradesh government for providing adequate grants.
- Employee Welfare:
- HRTC is committed to providing timely salaries and pensions to its employees.
Future Plans and Improvements
- Revenue and Service Enhancements:
- HRTC Managing Director, Rohan Chand Thakur, assured that the corporation’s functioning will be improved, providing better services to commuters and increasing its revenue.
This initiative marks a significant step towards modernizing HRTC buses and improving the overall travel experience for commuters in Himachal Pradesh.
Source : economictimes
