Odisha

200 Additional Buses To Ply For Puri Rath Yatra

By
OB Bureau

Cuttack: The state government has decided to ply 200 more buses to facilitate the smooth arrival of devotees to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri scheduled on July 4.

A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting presided over by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) Central, Anil Kumar Samal here on Monday.

Briefing mediapersons after the meeting, secretary of the All Odisha Private Bus Owners’ Association Debendra Sahu said the meeting laid emphasis on proper coordination among the bus owners to stick to the timing for the arrival and departure of buses.

It has been decided that the bus owners can make as many trips as possible to Puri during the Rath Yatra. However, action will be taken against the bus owners if they demand more fare from the passengers.

OB Bureau

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