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.
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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.
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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.