The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed on Monday flagged-off Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) Bus Service for different routes of Bandipora viz. Malangam to Srinagar, Arin to Srinagar and Bonakoot to Srinagar.
The flag-off ceremony held at mini secretariat Bandipora was attended by DDC members of Aloosa Mewa Jan, DDC Arin Gh Mohiudin, DDC Bonakoot Ab Gani, senior citizens and other concerned officers.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that JKRTC Bus services have been started to augment the transport facility for the public from different routes of Bandipora to Srinagar and to provide hassle free and comfortable travel facilities for passengers from upper areas of Bandipora to Srinagar.
Dr. Owais said the service will be highly beneficial for the general public and congratulated the concerned from JKRTC and DDC members who made it possible to start the services from the said routes.
He said the bus services will not only facilitate the transport facility to the public but will also ensure comfortable travel as these buses are semi-deluxe and more comfortable than conventional buses.
The DC said that more buses will be added to Srinagar-Bandipora route if need arises to provide better transport services. The locals and elected representatives appreciated the administration for the timely and people friendly transport services.