The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) would commence the much-awaited Mo Bus service to Puri and Konark on September 27 on the occasion of the World Tourism Day.
While Route no. 50 will connect the Bhubaneswar railway station (Master Canteen) to Puri, Route no. 70 will connect the Bhubaneswar railway station to Konark.“This is one of the major culture and tourist corridors in the State and Mo Bus would link local citizens and tourists alike to the popular tourist destinations.
In the present scenario, to begin with two non-AC buses will ply on both routes four times in a day. We will add more number of buses and increase frequency over a period of time.
On the inauguration day, only one bus will ply on both routes. Regular service will start on Monday onwards,” said CRUT Managing Director Arun Bothra.Bothra further informed that maximum fare for Route no. 50 would be Rs 70; and for Route no. 70, maximum fare would be Rs 60. “Passengers are requested to tender exact change to purchase ticket in order to minimise cash transaction. QR code payment option will be available on these routes,” he said.
He also said wearing of mask is compulsory for all the passengers. It may be noted that cleaning and disinfection of buses are being done on daily basis as per standard procedure in the interest of passengers and the staffs deployed in the buses.
Route no. 50 stops include Master Canteen Square, State Museum Square, Ravi Talkies Square, Dhauli Square, Uttara Square, Pipili bypass, Maltipatpur and Puri bus-stand. Route no. 70 will also connect major bus stops en route.