Special Bus Services for women to start in Srinagar from tomorrow

SRINAGAR: In a first of its kind a special bus service for women in Jammu and Kashmir will be started in the summer capital, Srinagar, from tomorrow.

An official spokesperson here today said on the directions of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone today convened a meeting to review the modalities for starting Ladies Special Bus Services in Srinagar City.

He said that an Exclusive Ladies Special Bus will started plying from tomorrow in Srinagar City from 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs on daily basis.

“The service will be provided by Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and Private Transporters on various routes of City including Lal Chowk to Hazratbal via Rainawari and back to Lal Chowk,  Lal Chowk to Soura via SMHS and back, Nowgam Railway Station to Lal Chowk via Pantha Chowk,” he said. (AGENCIES)