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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Time of India
UPSRTC to expand E-Atal bus service for Ayodhya
Prayagraj: Authorities of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), Prayagraj division, will soon be operating the eco-friendly E-Atal bus service for commuters wishing to visit Ayodhya. Major cities like Varanasi and Kanpur will also be soon connected with this bus service. After Lucknow and Robertsganj, and the E-Atal bus facility will be available for Ayodhya as well, said regional manager, UPSRTC, Prayagraj division, Ravindra Kumar. Recently, this service was introduced between Sangam city and Lucknow and Robertsganj. Currently, two buses are being operated for these two routes, each with a seating capacity of 40 passengers. The bus going to Lucknow stops at Unchahar and Rae Bareli, while the bus for Robertsganj stops at Vindhyachal and Mirzapur. Commuters are availing the service running smoothly due to the installation of charging stations in both the cities. Additionally, E-Atal buses are running from Prayagraj to nearby places like Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Unchahar, Gopiganj, Khaga, Muratganj, Kunda, and Handia. Before the Maha Kumbh, 24 E-Atal buses were allotted to the Prayagraj region of UPSRTC, which were used as a shuttle service during the mega religious event. These buses were operated for places within a radius of 100 km. Now the corporation has decided to extend this service to the cities with a distance of up to 200 km, as these buses can travel up to 200 km on a single charge.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Time of India
Drunk UPSRTC driver mows down woman in Mohanlalganj
Lucknow: A woman died and a man sustained serious injuries after a speeding UPSRTC bus, driven under the influence of alcohol, mowed them down in Mohanlalganj area on Sunday morning. The out-of-control bus also rammed into a roadside grocery shop after breaking an electric pole. The incident occurred around 8 am near Bindauwa cut on the Lucknow-Raebareli national highway. The bus (UP33CT2331), belonging to the Rae Bareli depot and en route to Lucknow, hit 50-year-old cyclist Umesh Goswami and 38-year-old pedestrian Ramdevi. Both were critically injured and rushed to a local CHC, from where they were referred to KGMU Trauma Centre. Ramdevi later succumbed to her injuries. Ramdevi, a resident of Ganeshganj Bindauwa, was walking alongside the highway when the mishap occurred. Umesh, also from Bindauwa, remains in critical condition. The impact of the crash was so severe that the bus smashed an electric pole before ploughing into the closed grocery shop owned by Santosh Maurya, causing damage worth around Rs 5,000. Fortunately, the shop was closed at the time, averting further casualties. Eyewitnesses reported panic and chaos as passengers onboard fled after the crash. Approximately 20 passengers exited the bus immediately. Police reached the scene, arranged for alternate transportation for stranded commuters, and towed the damaged bus off the road. Both the driver and conductor were taken into custody. Police confirmed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, and a medical examination is underway. Ramdevi's body was sent for post-mortem, and her family was informed. "Had the shop been open, the toll could have been much higher," said ACP, Mohanlalganj, Rajneesh Kumar.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Not to be ‘retired: Old diesel buses to ply in new electric avatar
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has begun converting old diesel buses into electric vehicles. Minister of State for Transport Dayashankar Singh said that two buses have already been converted into electric vehicles at the Ram Manohar Lohia Workshop in Kanpur. These buses will undergo trial runs on the Jhansi–Lalitpur route, a government spokesperson said. The minister said that this initiative will help curb pollution and contribute to a cleaner environment. The Transport department is working on a comprehensive plan to add 5,000 electric buses to its fleet. Recently, 220 electric buses, including 20 air-conditioned double-decker buses, were procured and deployed for the Mahakumbh.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Provide sensitive, proactive admin in edu institutes for disabled: Yogi
1 2 3 Lucknow: Expressing concern over disruptive elements attempting to lead disabled students in schools and universities astray, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed officials to ensure sensitive, vigilant and proactive administrative system in educational institutions catering to ' Divyang ' youth. Speaking at a meeting of the department of empowerment of persons with disabilities, the CM directed the officials concerned to ensure comprehensive inspections of all Bachpan day care centres, Mansik Mandit Ashray Kendras, integrated schools, and Mamta, Sparsh, and Sanket schools across the state. "We must remain fully alert to ensure the safety and psychosocial protection of students. Permission for external organisations to operate in these institutions should be granted only after thorough background investigations. Institutional frameworks must be strengthened by engaging with students and understanding their needs, and expectations of their parents," he said. The CM said that all vacant teaching posts in these schools should be filled up on an urgent basis. "Till regular appointments are made, qualified persons can be employed through alternative arrangements, and such candidates can be given appropriate weightage in future selection processes," Yogi said. The CM also reviewed the status of various schemes being implemented by the department and highlighted that over the past eight years, the department's budget had increased more than tenfold, "reflecting the govt's strong commitment" to the welfare of Divyang individuals. Officials informed the CM that under the Divyangjan Pension Scheme, Rs 1,300 crore had been distributed to 11.04 lakh beneficiaries, while approximately 12,000 people affected by leprosy are receiving monthly assistance of Rs 3,000. The CM said that a state-level campaign should be conducted to identify eligible individuals who were not receiving pensions. "Action should be taken against those who are availing benefits fraudulently," he added. In the last financial year, over 31 lakh beneficiaries availed of free bus travel in UPSRTC buses. In the same period, Rs 28.93 crore was provided to 35,136 Divyang individuals for assistive devices like tricycles, wheelchairs, and Braille kits. Under the Motorised Tricycle Scheme, equipment worth up to Rs 2 lakh has been supplied to 270 severely disabled beneficiaries. The CM said that delivery of benefits from central govt schemes to eligible state beneficiaries should be done promptly and urged MPs and MLAs to contribute funds toward the Motorised Tricycle Scheme. Reviewing the 'Cochlear Implant Scheme,' the CM stressed that its success hinges on initiating treatment from the newborn stage and instructed officials to maintain communication with the families of 214 children who received the implant and closely monitor their health progress. Officials informed the CM that 1,390 visually, hearing, and mentally challenged children were getting necessary training and education through child day care centres across 25 districts. These centres provide education to 1,680 children via 16 special schools, seven integrated schools, and five mental rehabilitation centres. The CM said that priority should be given to skill development-based courses at Lucknow's Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University and Chitrakoot's Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyang Rajya Vishwavidyalaya. He emphasized that these institutions should be promoted at the national level to attract Divyangjans from across the country. He also instructed the officials that divyang rehabilitation centres be established on priority at all 18 divisional headquarters to provide rehabilitation, education, and skill development services locally.
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP Govt launches policy to regulate private bus parking
Noida: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new policy to regulate bus parking and set up designated bus stands across the state, an official letter said on Wednesday. The initiative, under the Stage Carriage Bus Stand, Contract Carriage and All India Tourist Bus Park (Establishment and Regulation) Policy, 2025, is designed to streamline urban transport—particularly in high-density areas like Noida, where over 5,000 buses, including nearly 1,900 school buses, currently operate without proper parking facilities. Currently, only the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has formal bus stations in Noida and Greater Noida. In contrast, private buses—including stage carriage and contract carriage services—lack access to dedicated stands, resulting in haphazard roadside parking in busy areas such as Sector 37, Sector 62, Botanical Garden, and Pari Chowk. 'The new policy mandates the formation of district-level committees, led by the district magistrate, to oversee the development of government and private bus terminals. These committees will include senior police officials, police commissioner, sub-divisional magistrates, circle officers, and assistant regional transport officers (ARTOs), and will ensure compliance with Transport Department regulations,' the letter added. To encourage private investment in bus parking infrastructure, the policy's eligibility criteria requires the applicants must own a minimum of two acres of land with at least seven metres of road access and possess at least two years of experience managing similar facilities. 'Approved layouts must reserve 70% of the area as open space and 30% for covered structures, and must include essential amenities such as waiting rooms, toilets, drinking water, food canteens, CCTV systems, public announcement systems, and information counters,' the letter added. While acknowledging the policy, assistant regional transport officer (Noida) Siyaram Verma said that 'the facility will be paid and soon a meeting will soon be held under the chairmanship of the District Magistrate to discuss the matter and decide on the necessary actions'. Notably, recognising the scale and population of Uttar Pradesh, the state government sees a critical need for private sector participation at all administrative levels—from blocks and tehsils to districts. This new policy framework aims to provide a structured, sustainable solution to urban transport challenges and ensure smoother traffic flow and better passenger services across the state.
