Bhubaneswar, Jan 10: In a step towards enhancing public transport infrastructure, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) launched 13 bus services in nine new routes today.
The buses were flagged off by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference at Kharabela Bhawan here.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Nityananda Ganda, Minister of School & Mass Education, Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Food Supply & Consumer Welfare, MP Nawarangpur and MLAs from Kotpad, Khandapada, and Nawarangpur.
Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Commerce & Transport, outlined the vision behind this initiative. The new bus services are aimed at improving regional connectivity and providing affordable and comfortable travel options to the people of Odisha.
Among others, Amitav Thakur, Commissioner of Transport, and Diptesh Pattanaik, OSRTC CMD were present.
The newly launched services will connect the following routes: Siddha Bhairavi, Ganiya (Kantilo), Kotpad, Joranda, and Paralakhemundi with Puri, Indravati and Berhampur with Bhubaneswar, Kundura with Cuttack, Berhampur with Rourkela.
This initiative is a step forward in addressing the transportation needs of the people, especially those in the hinterlands, and reflects the government’s commitment to fostering inclusive development.
The new services are expected to provide safe, affordable, and efficient transportation options, further strengthening Odisha’s public transport network and promoting connectivity across the state.
