Govt to re-introduce radio taxi service in JK

SRINAGAR:  In an effort to ease public mobility, Government is planning to reintroduce radio taxis in the State.

The plan was discussed in a high-level video conference meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Transport Dr Asgar Samoon Wednesday. The meeting was held regarding mobility on highways including NH-44, NH-1 and Mughal Road in State.

Options to invite private players like Ola and Uber to start operations were also discussed during the meeting.

The meeting also discussed the plan to install GPS system in public transport, besides erecting crash barriers on highways to bring down the number of accidents on the roads.

Dr. Samoon informed that the government is also focusing on Mughal road to redevelop it completely as an alternate highway and access route to Jammu.

 

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