Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, June 20: The Department of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh, has commenced a trial bus service between Keylong and Padum, following a request by Punchok Tashi, Executive Councilor of the Zanskar Development Authority.
This bus service between Manali to Padum would be in the interest of commuters like tourists, students and general public of Zanskar as Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is a commercially viable transport and fare would be reasonable as they successfully operate such bus service to Leh as well.
Punchok Tashi conveyed his gratitude to Minister of Transport (HP Government) and Rohan Thakur (MD HRTC) for their personal intervention on the request.
After the opening of Padum Darcha road via Shingkunla, the people of Zanskar are more reliant on Himachal as they increase their trades and other activities besides tourism.
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