Chandigarh, May 12 (PTI) Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said the state government will soon procure 1,000 new buses, including 500 e-buses.
He said the government’s objective is to modernise public transport and make it safer, environment-friendly, and more convenient for passengers. The new fleet will comprise 500 electric buses and 500 ordinary buses, Vij said.
According to the minister, all buses operated by the Transport Department would be fitted with advanced tracking systems to enable real-time monitoring. Digital display boards, similar to those at airports, will also be installed at bus stands to provide passengers with timely information on bus arrivals and departures.
The minister said the department was also developing a mobile application through which commuters would be able to track bus locations, check schedules and access route information on their mobile phones, helping them plan their journeys more efficiently.
He said the new technology will also monitor whether buses are operating on their designated routes.
If any driver diverts a bus from the approved route or fails to bring it to the designated bus stand, the system will immediately generate an alert, and an explanation will be sought from the concerned driver. This will ensure greater transparency and accountability in the transport system, he said.
Vij said that the Haryana government is continuously working to integrate technology with transport services to provide passengers with a better, safer, and more convenient travel experience. PTI SUN RHL
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