Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will soon launch Mo Bus service in mining district of Keonjhar. It was decided during the 44th Board Meeting of CRUT on Monday under the Chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-ACS and Chairperson of CRUT Anu Garg.
This will bring convenience and affordable public transit system for the residents in the mining district. The CRUT Board has also announced several transformative decisions aimed at fostering a more efficient and environmentally conscious urban transport system.
In alignment with recently announced PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme, CRUT envisions plying e-bus service in key locations across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Keonjhar and Sambalpur. This strategic move not only emphasises CRUT’s commitment towards environmental responsibility but also places Odisha at the forefront in embracing innovative and eco-friendly transportation alternatives.
To complement these groundbreaking initiatives, CRUT has outlined a comprehensive infrastructure development plan. Key infrastructure development projects include the construction of a modern Bus Depot at Naraj in Cuttack, a dedicated EV Depot at Gadakana and a State-of-the-Art Bus Depot at Pokhariput in Bhubaneswar.
Further, CRUT envisions the creation of an Electric Charging Station at OD Terminal Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar, as well as the establishment of OD Terminals at strategic locations such as Chatrapur, Gopalpur and Haladipadar in Ganjam; and in Modipada and Ainthapalli in Sambalpur. Addressing the need for revitalized facilities, CRUT has allocated resources for the repair, renovation and improvement of the existing Bus Terminal at Master Canteen in Bhubaneswar. These infrastructure initiatives and upgrades are expected to significantly elevate the travel experience for citizens.
Among the other members of the board of directors, Principal Secretary of H&UD G. Mathi Vathanan, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Police Commissioner Soumendra Priyadarshi, Managing Director of CRUT Arun Bothra, Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur, Bhubaneswar Development Authority VC and MD, Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited Balwant Singh, Cuttack Municipal Corporation Commissioner and CDA Vice Chairman Nikhil Pawan Kalyan, Collectors of Sambalpur and Jharsuguda, Ganjam & Kendujhar were present.
