E-bus services launched in Ganjam, giving a boost to green public transport

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Brahmapur: To make public transport in Ganjam district more modern, accessible and environmentally friendly, 25 e-buses have been introduced on eight major routes. Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena flagged-off the e-bus services from Chhatrapur.

The e-buses will make travel easier to various key locations in the district, including Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Gopalpur, Sonapur, Taratarini and Hinjili.

While 23 buses will operate in the first phase, an additional 2 buses will be engaged subsequently. Consequently, a total of 25 electric buses will provide passenger services across these routes.

Across these 8 routes, 5 buses will operate from Chhatrapur to the Maa Shymalai Temple in Hinjili, 4 buses to Rambha, and 4 buses to Duduma Colony in Brahmapur. Similarly, a total of 4 buses will run to Gopalpur—with 2 buses operating on each of two separate routes—while 2 buses will serve the route to Sonapur Beach, 2 to the Maa Taratarini Temple, and 2 to the SUM Hospital located at Regidi.

These routes will connect various key locations, including Sundarpur, Tanganapalli, Taratarini Chhak, Chamakhandi, Mandiapalli, Gopalpur Junction, Berhampur Railway Station, Randa, and NIST University.

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On this occasion, Minister Jena stated that the introduction of eco-friendly electric buses would provide a new direction to the urban transport system in Ganjam district.

Students, working professionals, business people, women, senior citizens, and the general public as well as for tourists and pilgrims with safe will be able to avail of safe, affordable, punctual, and comfortable public transport services. This will not only facilitate easier travel but also accelerate development in the sectors of education, healthcare, commerce, and tourism.

The Minister expressed optimism that improved connectivity to destinations such as the Gopalpur and Sonapur beaches, the Maa Shyamalai Temple, and the Maa Taratarini shrine would provide a fresh impetus to tourism, as well as to local commerce and economic activities.

The event was attended by District Planning Board Chairman and Khallikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethi, Chhatrapur MLA Krushnachandra Nayak, Ganjam District Collector Keerthi Vasan V, Chhatrapur Municipal Council Chairman G. Papa Rao, Ganjam RTO Debashis Swain, Chhatrapur Municipal Council Executive Officer Prasanna Kumar Dash along with others.

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