Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the state government is continuously taking concrete steps to make the public transport system safer, more modern and more passenger-friendly. He said clearly that in future, drivers of all private buses operated under various schemes will be required to undergo mandatory driving tests to ensure that there is no compromise with passenger safety.
Sh. Vij further informed that more than 400 electric vehicles will soon be inducted into Haryana’s public transport system for the convenience of the people. The necessary procedures in this regard are currently underway.
He said that promoting electric vehicles is not only an important step towards environmental protection but will also reduce dependence on fossil fuels and significantly curb pollution. The Energy Minister was speaking to media persons after chairing the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Sirsa today.
Elaborating on the reforms being undertaken in the transport sector, Sh. Anil Vij said that the Haryana Roadways bus fleet will be strengthened in a phased manner to ensure better connectivity across both rural and urban areas. Along with this, advanced tracking systems are being installed in all Roadways buses so that passengers can receive accurate information about bus schedules and real-time locations.
He said that digital display screens will be installed at all bus stands across the state, on the lines of airports, to show real-time information about bus arrivals and departures. This will help passengers avoid unnecessary waiting and make their journeys more organized and convenient.
In addition, a dedicated mobile application is also being developed through which passengers will be able to track the live location of buses and plan their travel more efficiently. He clarified that while the full implementation of these digital facilities may take some time, the government is committed to completing the process in a time-bound manner.
Sh. Vij also said that the entire system of bus movement and entry-exit at bus stands is being digitally strengthened. This will ensure that buses are operating on their designated routes as prescribed.
If any bus deviates from its route or fails to reach the bus stand on time, the information will be immediately available on the online system. He added that he would personally monitor this entire mechanism to ensure transparency and accountability in transport services.
The Energy Minister emphasized that the government’s objective is to make Haryana’s transport system safe, reliable and modern, so that common citizens can avail convenient, timely and affordable travel facilities. He expressed confidence that these reforms will take the state’s transport system in a new and progressive direction.