Vasco-Panaji route gets KTC e-buses

Vasco: Transport minister Mauvin Godinho on Thursday flagged off air-conditioned

electric

Kadamba buses for the Vasco-Panaji route. KTCL chairman Ulhas Tuenkar was also present.

Godinho told reporters that more than 500 electric buses will be procured shortly. He also said that all Kadamba depots will have charging stations for these vehicles so that none of them remain idle at the bus terminus.

He pointed out that people face problem at the nearby airport area, wherein cab drivers park their vehicles haphazardly thus inconveniencing people.

Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, who was also present, said that the electric buses will benefit commuters.

Tuenkar said that KTCL will won’t think about profit or loss, but rather good service.

Similarly, additional electric buses will be procured which will benefit overseas and domestic tourists, even at Dabolim airport, he said.

The minister also said that he has not granted any new permits to rent-a-car and bikes in Goa due to the lack of parking space and traffic congestion.


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