The Uttar Pradesh government is poised to augment the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) fleet by adding 1,000 state-of-the-art buses, thereby enhancing the state's road transport system.
"Notably, this incentive plan will be in effect for a total of 11 days. Moreover, the Transportation Department has cancelled holidays for all drivers, conductors, officers and deputy officers during festivals like Diwali, Bhaiya Dooj, and Chhath," according to a press release from the Chief
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is organising a two-day hybrid mode-based cyber security training programme for their employees to protect the bus ticketing system from hackers and cyber fraud.
With the aim to facilitate the movement of people to the religious places of the state, the Yogi government plans to run electric buses to the major religious centres of the state such as Ayodhya, Kashi, Prayagraj, Mathura, and Chitrakoot from Lucknow. For this, the Uttar Pradesh State Road
Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday held a review meeting to focus on improving the overall image of the corporation and improving the behaviour of UPSRTC bus drivers and conductors.
Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday instructed UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) to improve the maintenance and repair of buses, especially AC buses, to ensure safe and comfortable commutes amid the scorching heat prevailing in the state.
"Hackers encrypted the data of the passengers and demanded a ransom of Rs 40 crores in bitcoins in Indian currency valuation for returning this data to the Transport Department. The hacker also threatened to double the amount if the money is not received in two days," the official said.
Among the 26 women drivers hired by Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), Priyanka Sharma has become the state's first government bus driver, overcoming myriad struggles.