Bhubaneswar

World Tourism Day: Mo Bus Service From Bhubaneswar To Puri & Konark From This Date

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Mo Bus service to Puri and Konark will commence on World Tourism Day (September 27).

According to Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Route no. 50 will connect Bhubaneswar Railway Station (Master Canteen) to the abode of Lord Jagannath and Route no. 70, Bhubaneswar Railway Station to the Sun Temple town.

“This is one of the major culture and tourist corridors in the state and Mo Bus would link local citizens and tourists alike to the popular tourist destinations. In the present scenario, to begin with, two Non-AC buses will ply on both routes four times in a day. We will add more number of buses and increase frequency over a period of time. On the inauguration day, only one bus will ply on both routes. Regular service will start Monday onwards,” said CRUT Managing Director Arun Bothra.

Bothra informed that maximum fare for Route no. 50 and Route no. 70 will Rs 70 and Rs. 60 respectively. “Passengers are requested to tender exact change to purchase a ticket to minimise cash transaction. QR code payment option will be available on these routes,” he said.

He further reiterated that wearing a mask is compulsory for all the passengers.

The CRUT further informed that cleaning and disinfection of buses are being done on daily basis as per the standard procedure.

The stops for Route no. 50 include Bhubaneswar Railway Station (Master Canteen), State Museum, Ravi Talkies Square, Dhauli Square, Uttara Square, Pipili Bypass, Maltipatpur and Puri Bus Stand. Route no. 70 will also connect major bus stops en route, it added.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Centre Sends Notice To Wikipedia Over ‘Bias & Inaccurate Information’

New Delhi: The central government has sent a notice to Wikipedia—which endorses itself as a…

November 5, 2024

4 Journalists From Odisha Injured In Road Accident In Tamil Nadu

Bhubaneswar: Four journalists from Odisha sustained critical injuries when as the SUV carrying them rammed…

November 5, 2024

‘Untimely’ Rath Yatra In Huston: Puri Gajapati Asks ISKCON Not To Test Patience Of Lord Jagannath Devotees In Odisha

Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb on Tuesday said legal action would be initiated against International…

November 5, 2024

Madrasas Can Now Function In UP, SC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of 2004 Act

New Delhi: In a big relief to about 16,000-odd madrasas in Uttar Pradesh, the Supreme…

November 5, 2024

Social Worker Critical In Sword Attack By Bike-Borne Miscreants In Odisha Capital

Bhubaneswar: A young man, stated to be a social worker, was critically injured after being…

November 5, 2024

Cricket, Queen Of Hearts, Social Media & The Big Rohit-Virat Question

Off with his head', orders the Queen of Hearts and off goes a head. The…

November 5, 2024

Canadian Cop Suspended For Protesting Outside Hindu Temple Holding Pro-Khalistani Flag

Ottawa: A Canadian cop, identified as Sergeant Harinder Sohi—a Peel Regional Police officer— was reportedly…

November 5, 2024

Miscreants Kill Woman After Tying Husband To Tree In Odisha’s Koraput

Koraput: In a shocking incident, A woman was allegedly killed after the assailants tied her…

November 5, 2024