Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the new Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) and 56 electric buses for Guwahati on Wednesday.
The terminal is equipped with modern facilities, including a waiting room, a dedicated space for lactating mothers, and food stalls.
To enhance the passenger experience, the terminal will offer night bus services and a guest house for overnight stays.
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Additionally, 56 new electric buses were launched in Guwahati today, operating on new routes finalized in consultation with the district administration.
The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) will monitor these buses to ensure seamless operations, officials said.
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With the new buses, the fleet will increase to 256 in Guwahati.
Apart from the transportation, the much-awaited Paltan Bazar footbridge was also inaugurated by the CM.
The footbridge is built at a cost of Rs 17 crore and is expected to help pedestrians moving in and out of the Guwahati Railway Station move seamlessly.