Shillong, June 23: Over 15 new buses will be pressed into service for plying on different routes across Shillong from July 3.
Announcing this on Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Urban Affairs and Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar also urged the departments concerned to ensure proper maintenance of the existing fleet.
The government has consistently advised bus operators and drivers to maintain vehicles so they do not become unfit within 1-2 years, he said.
“It should not be in such a manner that after only 1-2 years, these buses are condemned. We keep requesting those who look after these buses to maintain them,” Dhar said.
He said a meeting was held last month to review the condition of buses and improve passenger experience.
“Last month I had called a meeting on this to ensure that these buses look presentable, so that people are encouraged to use them,” he stated.
The new buses will be flagged off from the ISBT and will operate on multiple routes across the city.
Noting that several departments, including Planning, Municipal, and MUDA, currently use government buses, Dhar said, “We are requesting them to maintain these buses properly from now onward.”
