Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 27: To ensure hassle-free passage of vehicles and movement of people across Srinagar city, an interaction programme was today held with different transport unions of Kashmir Valley at Auditorium of Directorate of Information and Public Relations here.
The interaction was organised by SSP Traffic City, Srinagar in collaboration with the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir and RTO, Kashmir.
The interaction programme was attended by Director, Health Services, Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather; RTO Kashmir, Sajid Yehya Naqash; SSP, Traffic City Srinagar, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah; Joint Director Information Kashmir, Inam Ul Haq Siddiqui, representatives of transport, drivers and other concerned stakeholders.
SSP Traffic city on the occasion requested the transporters to follow SOPs in letter and spirit and avoid overloading of vehicles at any cost so that the public is not put at risk.
He also asked them to maintain a proper reservation for ladies and physically challenged in vehicles.
At the event, detailed interaction was held between representatives of transport unions, drivers and others concerned with the organisers for smooth and safe travel of commuters in view of COVID-19.
In this address, the Director of Health Services Kashmir said that it is the need of the hour that we should follow COVID SOPs religiously as we are battling the deadly virus for a long time.
While highlighting the need of maintaining Covid Appropriate Behaviour, the Director asked the transporters that the overloading of vehicles should be avoided.
RTO Kashmir called upon the transporters not to let the guard down and follow the CAB while ferrying commuters.
The RTO asked the transporters and their representatives not to let anyone board the vehicle without masks.
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