Govt to launch 80 more pink buses for women
Patna: Transport department is set to launch 80 more CNG-powered pink buses in different districts of the state. At present 20 such buses are operational in five districts—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga.
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"The department has already begun necessary exercise to launch more buses," an official said on Friday.
The eight pink buses currently in operation in Patna have 16 women conductors, while Muzaffarpur has four, and Bhagalpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga two each.
Sharing her experience, Sanju Kumari, a conductor in Patna said, "I meet a lot of women everyday and we interact and work together, it creates a sense of belonging."
"These buses have become a reliable and safe commuting option for women passengers, especially working women and students," Jyoti, a first-year student, who travels from Saguna More to the Patna Women's College by pink buses, said.
These buses, fitted with cameras and GPS, have provided women with a safe way of commuting.
Khushi, a student who commutes daily from Bhootnath Road to the Patna Women's College expressed her satisfaction of travelling by the bus.
"Compared to auto or e-rikshaw, these buses are safe, comfortable and easily accessible making the journey hassle free," he said.
The commuters also praised the low ticket price. Juhi, a secretariat employee, said now she travels without much burden on her pocket.
To avail a monthly pass women have to submit their Aadhaar card, college or school ID or cellphone number at BSRTC offices in Bankipur or Phulwari.
Patna: Transport department is set to launch 80 more CNG-powered pink buses in different districts of the state.
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At present 20 such buses are operational in five districts—Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga.
"The department has already begun necessary exercise to launch more buses," an official said on Friday.
The eight pink buses currently in operation in Patna have 16 women conductors, while Muzaffarpur has four, and Bhagalpur, Gaya, Purnia and Darbhanga two each.
Sharing her experience, Sanju Kumari, a conductor in Patna said, "I meet a lot of women everyday and we interact and work together, it creates a sense of belonging."
"These buses have become a reliable and safe commuting option for women passengers, especially working women and students," Jyoti, a first-year student, who travels from Saguna More to the Patna Women's College by pink buses, said.
These buses, fitted with cameras and GPS, have provided women with a safe way of commuting.
Khushi, a student who commutes daily from Bhootnath Road to the Patna Women's College expressed her satisfaction of travelling by the bus.
"Compared to auto or e-rikshaw, these buses are safe, comfortable and easily accessible making the journey hassle free," he said.
The commuters also praised the low ticket price. Juhi, a secretariat employee, said now she travels without much burden on her pocket.
To avail a monthly pass women have to submit their Aadhaar card, college or school ID or cellphone number at BSRTC offices in Bankipur or Phulwari.
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