In a significant move to strengthen public transportation and curb petrol and diesel consumption, the Bihar legislative assembly secretariat officially launched its dedicated bus service on Monday. Bihar Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar flagged off the service, marking a new chapter in sustainable commuting for government employees.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) Administrator Atul Kumar Verma, Chief of Administration Subhash Narayan, and other senior officials. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Prem Kumar emphasized the necessity of promoting public transport in light of the global energy crisis. He stated that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce fossil fuel usage and encourage mass transit systems.
Under this new service, pink, electric, and CNG buses have been introduced specifically for the daily commute of officers and employees working in the Bihar legislative assembly secretariat. BSRTC Administrator Verma noted that the corporation already operates 25 buses successfully under the secretariat bus service. With the addition of five more buses, the dedicated service has now been formally launched, providing more convenient and efficient transportation to officers, employees, and general commuters.
Routes and Schedule
The new bus service will operate daily on three major routes, with special emphasis on pink, electric, and CNG buses to meet the commuting needs of secretariat staff.
Route 1: AIIMS Patna to Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat
One electric, one CNG, and one pink bus will operate on this route. Departures from AIIMS Patna are scheduled at 8:30 AM, 8:40 AM, and 8:50 AM, respectively. The buses will pass through Phulwarisharif Golambar, Anisabad Golambar, Chitkohra Golambar, Kacchi Talab, Gardanibagh, and Mithapur Pul before reaching the secretariat. The return journey will follow the same route.
Route 2: Saguna Mor to Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat
One electric bus will operate on this route, departing from Saguna Mor at 8:05 AM and arriving at the secretariat at 9:15 AM. It will travel via RPS Mor, Gola Road, Jagdeo Path, Ashiana Mor, Ramnagari, Rajiv Nagar police station, Rajbanshi Nagar, and Shastri Nagar. Return service will also follow the same route.
Route 3: Dhunki Mor via Kankarbagh Colony Mor
One electric, one CNG, and one pink bus will be deployed on this route. Departures from Dhunki Mor are at 8:20 AM, 8:25 AM, and 8:30 AM, respectively. The buses will travel via Kumhrar, Bhootnath Mor, NMCH, Rajendra Nagar Terminal, Kankarbagh Colony Mor, Karbigahiya Station, and R-Block, serving the Bihar legislative assembly, Election Commission, and Vikas Bhawan. Return trips will operate on the same route.
This eco-friendly initiative is expected to significantly reduce the carbon footprint and promote sustainable urban mobility in Patna.
