SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: Divisional
Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today reviewed the traffic scenario in
Kashmir and sought action taken report on various initiatives undertaken by
various departments during the previous meetings.
The Div Com said that the progress on streamlining
traffic has started to yield dividends and stressed on the need to continue the
drive for the benefits to become permanent. He was speaking at the meeting
which was attended by DDC Srinagar, IG Traffic, Traffic Advisor and officials
from R&B, SMC, RTO and representatives of various transporter associations.
The
Div Com said that streamlining of traffic stands in one of the top priorities
of the government and every step will be taken to make it happen in speedy
mode. He directed the transporters to ensure that there is no overloading in
passenger bus, drivers and conductors wear the uniform, reserved seats are kept
for women passengers, students are given fare concession and buses ply
according to a timetable.
The
Div Com expressed his concern over the complaints against the passenger buses
that they do not adhere to any timeline and take hours even for a minor
distance. He directed the officials to ensure that buses travel according to
specific time and do not stand on roads even when they have passengers.
The
Div Com directed the DDC Srinagar to explore shifting of Jehangir Chowk Bus
stand to some suitable place so that the area is decongested. Regarding the
metering of Autos, the Div Com said that government will look into the demands
of auto rickshaw owners and ensure that every auto plies according to the meter
in near future.
The
IG Traffic said that locations are being ascertained for setting up of auto
stands. He said that government will not tolerate encroachments and illegal
vendors who act as impediments to smooth flow of traffic.
The
Div Com directed SMC to start massive sanitation drive at Parimpora bus stand.
He also directed the RE&B to explore the possibility of redesigning the
divider on the Bypass road so that buses have easy access to Parimpora bus
stand.
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