{"id":3450,"date":"2024-11-19T17:27:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3450"},"modified":"2024-11-19T17:27:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:57:22","slug":"nbstc-launches-women-only-bus-service-in-north-bengal-for-safe-and-comfortable-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3450","title":{"rendered":"NBSTC Launches Women-Only Bus Service in North Bengal for Safe and Comfortable Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC<\/a>) has introduced a women<\/a>-only bus service to ensure safe and comfortable travel for women commuters. The initiative was launched on Monday at the Cooch Behar Central Bus Terminus<\/a>, with the inaugural route connecting Cooch Behar to Alipurduar<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exclusive service, operated entirely by female staff, including drivers and conductors, has been well received. On its first day, the bus saw a significant number of female passengers, underscoring the need for such a service.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NBSTC plans to expand the initiative to additional routes<\/a>, such as Cooch Behar to Dinhata and Jalpaiguri<\/a> to Siliguri<\/a>, in the coming weeks. The decision to roll out women-only buses was finalised during a board meeting in September, according to officials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reena Saha, a daily commuter from Cooch Behar to Alipurduar, praised the move: \u201cThis service is a great initiative for women. I hope similar services are introduced on other routes soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Partha Pratim Roy, Chairman of NBSTC, highlighted the broader vision behind the project, stating, \u201cThis initiative follows the directives of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee <\/a>and Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty<\/a>. It is part of our commitment to providing safe and secure transport for women. More routes will be added in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women\u2019s special bus service reflects NBSTC<\/a>\u2019s effort to address safety concerns and improve public transportation for women in the region.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"