Govt introduces new auto, bus routes in city
Kolkata: The state govt has notified six additional auto-rickshaw routes under the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Regional Transport Authority (RTA), with immediate effect.
Permits were sanctioned for the following routes: Durganagar station to Majerhat (34 permits), Gorurhat to Gorabazar via Rathtala Cantonment (115 permits), Gorubhanga (Nowdapara) to Ghoshal Bhavan (15 permits), Sodepur station to Madhyamgram station (204 permits), Dum Dum station to Nagerbazar (300 permits), and B T Road to Sajirhat (130 permits).
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The state govt also approved a new BSVI compliant bus route HB-9, replacing the mini-bus service between Ramrajatala and Rajabazar. The route will operate via Natun Rasta, Howrah Maidan, Howrah railway station, Howrah Bridge, and MG Road. A total of 15 permits were sanctioned, including 3 reserved for EVs, while electric/CNG vehicles will be preferred for the remaining 12.
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