Transport plan

For the Srinagar city under smart city mission, J&K administration has taken slew of measures.

Recently Div Com Kashmir called for comprehensive transport plan for City.

He directed Officers of Smart City, SRTC and RTO Kashmir besides private transporters to chalk out a comprehensive plan for city to facilitate general public and to frame timetable so the buses shall be available on time at Bus-stops.

He passed these directions in a meeting convened to listen to the demands/ issues/ grievances of transporters of Kashmir, here.

The meeting was attended by CEO, Smart City Limited/VC SDA/ Commissioner SMC, Dr Owais Ahmad; MD SRTC; RTO Kashmir; SSP Traffic City; SSP Rural and Representatives of various Transport Associations.

He asked transporters to upgrade their services and coordinate with the officers of Smart City, SRTC & RTO Kashmir and ensure their vehicles ply till late in evening on all routes.

The transporters apprised the meeting about different grievances and issues faced by them. They demanded a comprehensive Transport Policy for UT and regulation of unregistered service providers and a policy for E-Rickshaw Autos.

He enjoined RTO Kashmir to take lead to frame a detailed plan and a timetable in consultation with other stakeholders. He said that passengers should be aware about the time of arrival and departure of buses at any stop in City.