MP Nalin Kumar launches Free bus service in Udupi
Udupi: Free bus service on six routes around the city between May 25 and 30 was launched in Udupi on Monday, May 25.
State BJP president and DK MP Nalin Kumar Kateel inaugurated the free bus service by cutting the ribbon.
The bus services were sponsored by Kadiyali Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava Samiti and the Asare Charitable Trust under the leadership of Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat.
These limited-service buses will run on the following routes:
- Hoode-Thottam-Malpe-Udupi-Manipal-Parkala
- Hoode-Kemmannu-Santhekatte-Cherkady-Pethri-Brahmavar
- Alevoor-Korangrapady- Udupi-Manipal-Rajatadri-Udupi-Diana-Alevoor
- Sampige Nagar-Kadekar-Ambalpady-Udupi-Manipal-Parkala
- Pragati Nagar-Manipal-Udupi-Kalsank-Gundibail-Doddanagudde-Perampalli Church
- Malpe-Gardimajalu-Santhekatte-Udupi;Kalathur-Santhekatte-Cherkady-Pethri-Brahmavar
A new experimental automated ticketing system has been introduced in these buses. Passengers will be given the free ‘Chalo Card’ which will be used during travel in these buses.
The rechargeable card must be brought near the machine installed in the bus and the conductor will give a printed ticket to the passengers.
Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat, Udupi ZP president Dinakar Babu, BJP leader Yashpal Suvarna and others were also present.
2 observations:
1. What we see in photo 1 is anything but social distancing.
2. It says ‘Free’ service but there are details about purchasing ticketing. Confused.
Why no social distancing
Rules only for common people?