UP TRANSPORT CORPORATION LIFELINE OF STATE: CM YOGI

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the UP Transport Corporation is considered the lifeline of transportation within the state.

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India became independent on August 15, 1947, but the first bus of the corporation started running in May 1947. Since then, the transport corporation has been setting long-distance routes. Now, the transport corporation is making progress and expanding its operations. Bus stations in the state will now be like airports, for which work has already begun, the Chief Minister said.

The Chief Minister launched Mission Mahila Sarathi' at Saryu Guest House, Ramkatha Park in Ayodhya under the Mission Shakti Abhiyan and flagged off 51 ordinary buses (BS 6). During the event, the Chief Minister said, "There could not be a more appropriate occasion when the date of 'Maha Ashtami' is being linked with Mission Shakti along with the launch of Mission Mahila Sarathi. The initiative seeks to connect and empower women drivers and conductors."

Notably, these 51 buses will be operated exclusively by women as drivers and conductors. A short film was also screened during the event.