The Haryana Government has started the process for including 600 new buses in roadways fleet and soon, 300 buses would be included in the fleet.
Also, recruitment process of 725 drivers had been started for driving these buses, out of which appointment letters have been issued to 413 drivers who fulfilled all eligibility conditions.
The Chief Minister Manohar lal on Tuesday presided over a review meeting of the Transport Department with Transport Minister Krishan lal Panwar and senior officers of the Department here.
Regarding implementation of biometric attendance system for drivers and conductors of the Department, the Chief Minister directed to issue instructions regarding exemption in biometric attendance to drivers and conductors of those buses in which GPS systems have already been installed at the earliest.
During the meeting, it was suggested to develop a mobile application which would provide information regarding timings and routes of roadways buses. Following which, the Chief Minister directed the officers to take necessary steps in this direction.
Keeping in view the large number of trainees in driving training centres of the state, the Chief Minister has directed to start training programmes in two shifts, that is, day and night. This would help in imparting training to more trainees, who would also be trained for driving during night time.
On the suggestion of providing training of foreign languages to trainees in these centres, Manohar lal directed to take necessary steps towards providing knowledge of English and other foreign languages in these training centres so that these drivers could also get employment opportunities abroad.
During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Transport, SS Dhillon informed that presently, there are 18 driver training centres in the state where training of heavy vehicles is being imparted. Three other driver training centres are being run with the help of the private sector. Training of all kind of vehicles is being imparted in these three centres. Two other such training centres would soon be started in the state, he added.
Discussions were also held on various activities and future schemes of the Department. The Transport Minister apprised the Chief Minister that online ticket booking service, e-ticketing system and installation of GPS in all buses of the Department are being carried out.