The journey for the people of Punjab will now be easier. Today, 250 new buses will be added to the Punjab Roadways fleet. CM Bhagwant Mann will give the green signal to include these buses in PRTC today (on the 6th). All preparations regarding the CM’s visit have been completed. Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Cheema will also be present on this occasion.
Inaugurate projects worth 1,420 million
The CM will stay in Patiala for two to three hours today. During this time, he will first give the green signal to 250 new government buses. After this, he will inaugurate the first phase of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University. Following this, he will commence various development works worth 1,420 million. He will also address a public meeting at the grain market.
Government’s plan
The government is investing approximately 1.25 billion rupees for a total of 100 midi and 309 ordinary buses. Additionally, under the kilometer scheme, 254 extra ordinary buses will be operated. The Panbus fleet will now include a total of 606 buses, of which 387 new buses will be added directly to the fleet. Under this same plan, 19 Volvo buses, 100 HVAC buses, and 100 ordinary buses will also be included.