Himachal: HRTC Runs 10 Special Buses from Una to Baddi and Chandigarh After Diwali
The post-festival rush has increased as people who visited their hometowns for Diwali and other celebrations begin returning to their workplaces. In view of the rising passenger demand, the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has operated six additional buses to Baddi and four to Chandigarh from Una.
HRTC Makes Special Arrangements for Passengers
HRTC's Una and Haroli depots have arranged additional bus services to ensure that passengers do not face inconvenience due to overcrowding. Una Regional Manager Rajesh Joshi said that six special buses had been dispatched to Baddi and four to Chandigarh so far. He added that additional buses would continue to operate depending on passenger demand. He said that extra buses would also be provided immediately on routes to Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala if passenger numbers increased. The corporation expects heavy passenger traffic on Bhai Dooj and the following day as well. Special arrangements will remain in place until passenger movement returns to normal.
Traffic Congestion Reported in Una
The post-festival movement has also affected traffic in Una city. An increase in private vehicles has resulted in intermittent traffic jams at several locations. Traffic congestion has also been reported at various points on the Chandigarh-Dharamshala National Highway, which passes through the district headquarters. While the growing number of private vehicles has affected traffic movement, HRTC has increased bus services to provide relief to passengers travelling by public transport.